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Caregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to address a very important and relevant topic—caregiver depression. A conservative estimate reports 20% of family caregivers to suffer from depression, twice the rate of the general population. This is a health crisis that needs to be brought to light.…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day? The typical adult body is made up of approximately 60 percent water. A steady supply of water is a critical component of health and wellness. Unfortunately, many people forget the benefits of drinking water. The result can lead to chronic dehydration. Dehydration occurs when…
Read MoreCaregiver Burnout During COVID Times Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and difficult task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily. Understanding caregiver burnout symptoms and coping mechanisms can help make caregiving more enjoyable and fulfilling. About 1 in 3 adults serves as an informal caregiver to another adult, like an aging…
Read MoreAs the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has unfolded over the last few weeks, time often feels like it’s slowed to a standstill. The onslaught of news headlines has made it difficult for the general public to discern how worried they should really be, and so the attempts to “flatten the curve” have been uncoordinated thus far.…
Read MoreOne major consequence of the COVID pandemic is that many people are left worrying about their financial stability. Those facing a drop in income due to job loss or reduced hours may be left wondering how they will pay their bills. Although, we don’t have a perfect solution we wanted to share some practical tips…
Read MoreMothers day is just around the corner. You may be worried about how you are going to celebrate it while social distancing. Just because you may not be able to celebrate in person, you can still do it virtually. Now is a great time to make new traditions using a little extra effort and creativity.…
Read MoreApril 16th is National Stress Awareness Day. To honor this day we want to share the signs of mental health problems and the importance of recognizing them for both the caregiver and senior. Have you noticed an older adult in your life sleeping more than usual, seems angry or irritable, or having suicidal thoughts? According…
Read MoreCovid-19 and Seniors In recent weeks the coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted many of us around the world. COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited info regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on available information, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for…
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Please take a minute to view this brief video of a few of our key staff members as they explain what their jobs are at Stay Well Home Health. Laura Barbetta, Clinical Director shares information about the staff. The staff at Stay Well Home Health consists of over 80 employees that consist of registered nurses,…
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