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Senior Safety Tip: How to Know When to Venture Out During the Pandemic
After months of quarantining, social distancing and isolating from friends and family, stay-at-home orders are relaxed. But for seniors in particular, is it safe to consider heading out? Regrettably, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and a number of criteria should be taken into consideration to come to the best decision that balances senior safety with the … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Senior SafetyWhat You Should Consider Before Participating in Pet Therapy
Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy (AAT), is a type of treatment that utilizes the healing benefits of animals. The most popular pets for these are dogs, and sometimes cats. Although this therapy brings happiness and reduced anxiety and loneliness, there are many things that you should consider before participating in pet therapy. Are you allergic? … Continue reading
Posted in Pet TherapyCaregiving: We Will Journey with You Until the End
Life, no matter how beautiful, always has an end. A life-limiting condition doesn’t have to make everyone sad and focus only on what’s going to happen next. It can also be an opportunity to see life in a more meaningful way. At Sage Home Care, a home care agency in Bethel CT, we make sure … Continue reading
Posted in CaregivingThe Importance of Senior Oral Health
As we age, it is important that we become more mindful of our health. Especially when it comes to senior oral health, we should give it our full attention as we only have one set of permanent teeth. As a top provider of in home care in Darien, CT and the surrounding areas, Sage Home … Continue reading
Posted in Home CareWhat Causes Appetite Loss in Seniors
If you’re caring for your senior loved one, you can be disheartened when they lose their appetite. When they start losing their appetite, it is important to identify its causes. Appetite loss in seniors may be normal, but it may also be due to certain illnesses, such as thyroid diseases, dementia, liver disease, kidney failure, COPD, … Continue reading
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