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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

  • Assisted Living Facilities

    Caregiving Challenges, Choosing an Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

    Now that everyone agrees an assisted living facility is best for your loved one, how do you choose the one that's right for them?

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  • Elderizing the Home

    Caregiving Challenges, Home Safety Measures

    Home safety measures that can be implemented immediately, or later when needed, for your loved one aging in place (remaining at home).

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  • In-Home Care

    Caregiving Challenges, Different Sources of Home Care

    There are several means of receiving in-home care and it can be difficult to tell the difference or determine what's needed.

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  • Denture Soak

    Caregiving Challenges, Denture Care

    Improper denture care can cause several problems for your loved one, including trouble eating and mouth injuries. Here's how to help.

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  • Home Care

    Caregiving Challenges, Companion and Homemaker vs. Home Health Aide

    When it comes to hired help, you will hear several terms used for the kind of support available. Learn about the differences here.

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  • Loved One Moving In

    Caregiving Challenges, Your Loved One is Moving In with You

    You're aging loved one is moving in with you (or you're thinking about it). This is tough. Here are some considerations.

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  • ADLs and IADLs

    Caregiving Challenges, What are ADLs and IADLs?

    You hear the terms "ADL" and "IADL" among healthcare professionals, but what do they mean and are they relevant to you and your loved one?

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  • Assistance at Home

    Caregiving Challenges, Assistance Living at Home

    Your loved one wants to continue living at home, independently, and you have concerns. But you can't be available all the time.

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  • Knee Replacement Post-Op

    What Happens After Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement)?

    Know what to expect, and when and how to best help your loved one immediately following a knee replacement.

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  • Considering Hip Surgery

    Considering Hip Arthroplasty (Replacement)?

    What are the signs and symptoms that a hip replacement may be indicated, and is it right for your loved one?

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  • Knee Replacement Needed

    When is Knee Arthroplasty (Replacement) Needed?

    When there is debilitating pain and deterioration in the knee, arthroplasty (replacement) may restore function and increase quality of life.

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  • Living Alone Safely

    Caregiving Challenges, How Seniors Live Alone Safely

    Your loved one lives alone and you have concerns about their safety. You worry about how they manage and wonder how best to help.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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