Snow Bird Season

  Snowbird season is almost upon us in Sarasota! For those who don’t know, Snow bird season is when Northerners flock to Florida typically from October to May. With this flock of our northern friends, it is important to have explore homecare options prior to season so you are set...

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What is VA Aid and Attendance?

If you are a veteran overwhelmed with the high cost of long-term elder care, such as paying for assisted living facilities, home care aids, adult daycare, or skilled nursing, the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit could be the solution to help offset these rising care costs. A wartime veteran or their surviving spouse with limited income may be eligible to receive a non-service connected...

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What are Geriatric Care Managers?

Geriatric care managers are the point person to plan and coordinate care of the elderly and others with physical and mental impairments to meet their long term care needs and also improve their quality of life.  Geriatric care managers especially come in need when a senior loved one is far from...

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Live in Care - Perfect Solution For Seniors

At Perfect Solution for Seniors, we believe in choices. We always recommend interviewing 3 private duty companies prior to making your decision. We also recommend to not make your decision solely on price. Ask about the companies hiring methods, their company culture, ongoing education for their staff,...

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) first appeared in medical reports in 1672, but was not named till the 1880’s. Myasthenia Gravis literally means “grave muscle weakness”, and is an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction between the nerve and muscle. Symptoms include :Drooping of one or...

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COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

Here are some useful tips to effectively communicate with a person with dementia. Communication is not a one size fits all, so please tailor your approach to each individual, and remember sometimes its not WHAT you say but HOW you say it.Begin by Setting a Positive Mood- Your attitude and body language communicate stronger than words.Be sure to get the persons attention-Limit distractions and noise....

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