Posts by Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO
Helping Families Understand Why a Veteran Refuses Home Care Services
At this point in their life, an elderly veteran might benefit from a home care aide. Sometimes the veteran may have difficulty accepting assistance or they might only turn to family and friends for consistent help. Veterans Care Coordination may be able to help.
Read MoreThe Forgotten War We Remember: The Korean Conflict 1950-1953
It seems impossible to believe, but in a war where more than 5 million of its citizens served in the Armed Forces, a conflict could be deemed America’s “forgotten war.” However, that’s primarily the case with the Korean War, which began more than 70 years ago. In fact, if it weren’t for the enduring…
Read MoreNational Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam, but for the more than 2.7 million Americans that served in Vietnam, their homecoming was less than welcoming. Vietnam Veterans returned to a society that was torn apart by debate over the Vietnam War. Instead of being honored with parades, they were…
Read MoreSix Ways to Make 2022 The Year of the Senior
As the group that has faced the most significant health impact from COVID-19, seniors have had to be even more vigilant in practicing social distancing while also following the other protocols such as washing hands and wearing masks if needed to go out in public for essential trips. We’ve seen the staggering toll the virus…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Nation’s Heroes
Armistice Day was a day set aside to reflect the bravery of those who died in our country’s service. November 11th was chosen because it is the anniversary of the Armistice signing that ended World War I formally recognized at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. In 1954,…
Read MoreSurviving Spouses Could Be Eligible for Pension with Aid & Attendance
There are nearly ten million U.S. Veterans over the age of 65, with 7 in 10 married. That’s at least 7 million military spouses who could be eligible for the Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit. The Pension with Aid and Attendance is a benefit provided by the VA for qualifying wartime Veterans and…
Read MoreFall Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of seniors 65 and older fall each year. At the same time, more than one out of four seniors who fall each year keep that information from their family or healthcare professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age…
Read MoreHomecare Services Support a Healthy Lifestyle
With Americans living longer thanks to advances in medicine and other factors, it is still possible to positively affect the quality of life in your later years by eating healthy. It is vital to maintain a well-balanced diet as you age but is critical to those suffering from chronic symptoms such as high blood pressure,…
Read MoreSummertime Safety for Seniors
It is nice to anticipate spending time enjoying the warmer weather. But extreme heat can cause significant health risks, especially in the elderly. By following the simple tips below, seniors and their families can enjoy the sunny season safely and with less peril. Why should you be concerned? Because people aged 65 and…
Read MoreHome Care Carries On The Fight For Independence
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We did not pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. – Ronald Reagan The American Revolution, also called the United States War of Independence or American Revolutionary War, a…
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