The All-Important Warning Signs of a Stroke Erin McKittrick: Hello, Bethesda. I’m Erin McKittrick, Director of Nursing for Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We are a proud member of The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. I’m here today to share with you all of the important warning signs for a stroke. If you even think …
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We get a lot of inquiries from people who live in Northern Fairfax County. Sometimes, they’re not sure exactly what questions they should ask when looking for in-home care. The more we know, as a home-care provider, the better the answers we can provide. So we decided to put together this article. When the time …
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Steve Lorberbaum: Well, good morning everybody. Thank you for joining us for What’s Your Plan? Today we’re very happy and lucky to have a special guest, Susy Murphy. She’s the owner of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates. They’re really like wedding planners for growing older and we’re going to talk today about what care managers do …
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Steve Lorberbaum: Hi, I’m Steve Lorberbaum and I’m the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. We work with families to reduce their stress by being there when they can’t be with their loved ones. We provide all types of care to assist families, whether it’s because their loved one lives in an assisted living …
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, families need to protect their loved ones while also following stay-at-home and social distancing directives. However, for many, staying at home without care is anything but safe. Many families in Reston, VA, and throughout Northern Fairfax County as well as Montgomery County, MD are thinking about in-home care or in-home support …
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This article, “Why Is Advanced Care Planning Such a Gift?” was written by M Jane Markley consulting. We republish it here to address the needs for advanced care planning throughout Fairfax County VA. We’ve received a few calls this month, perhaps because of the pandemic, asking about the need for advanced care planning in Fairfax, …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] During the COVID-19 pandemic, families need to protect their loved ones while also following stay-at-home and social distancing directives. However, for many, staying at home without care is anything but safe. With reports of COVID-19 spread in senior living facilities dominating the headlines, assisted living or nursing homes may no longer be a viable …
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It can be difficult to accept that our parents are aging and may no longer be capable of caring for themselves without some help. After all, as we were growing up, they took care of us. As people age, though, there often comes a time when they are unable to adequately care for themselves and …
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High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure are some of the factors that put one in three American at an increased risk of kidney failure. There are several things that can be done to keep kidneys as healthy as possible. This article from Cleveland Clinic provides more details and suggestions. High …
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AgingCare’s website, the holidays are a time for family get-togethers and activities. During this year’s holiday gatherings, it’s a good time to look for warning signs that an older loved one may need some extra help. Here are several red flags to watch out for. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of …
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