{"id":412,"date":"2016-10-26T10:08:55","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T10:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/69\/?page_id=412"},"modified":"2020-07-29T12:44:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T12:44:09","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/69\/illinois\/matteson\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veterans may be eligible to receive VA home care, especially when they have physical or mental impairments that prevent them from functioning independently in their own home. Spouses of veterans, too, can benefit from VA home care in a variety of ways. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a wide range of programs that are designed to support veterans…<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\tRead More<\/span><\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Many elderly individuals will reach the point in their lives where they will require some form of care and assistance to live a safe, healthy life at home. While the option to move out of their home and into an assisted living facility remains, many seniors want to stay within the comfortable, familiar environment of their own residence. In such…<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\tRead More<\/span><\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Alzheimer\u2019 disease and other forms of dementia are progressive brain conditions, meaning symptoms will inevitably worsen over time. Care needs will correspondingly change as cognitive decline continues. Families should discuss care options with loved ones once a dementia diagnosis is made. What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for memory loss, problems with thinking abilities and issues surrounding problem…<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\tRead More<\/span><\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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When people age, they often will require some sort of assistance to get through the day. Some older individuals will need only partial help with their everyday lives. Meanwhile, there are other seniors who will need more constant care and supervision to live safely. This care can come from a staff at an assisted living home or from a caregiver…<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\tRead More<\/span><\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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As people become older and enter their golden years, it is normal for everyday living to become more difficult. Seniors can experience mobility concerns and other declines in physicality, which can make daily tasks like personal hygiene and driving difficult. Often, elderly individuals suffer from health problems, so they may need to follow a strict diet or take medications. These…<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\tRead More<\/span><\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As people become older and enter their golden years, it is normal for everyday living to become more difficult. Seniors can experience mobility concerns and other declines in physicality, which can make daily tasks like personal hygiene and driving difficult. Often, elderly individuals suffer from health problems, so they may need to follow a strict diet or take medications. 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