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The Value of Respite Care

res·pite :ˈrespət,rēˈspīt/ noun. A short period of rest from something difficult; an interval of relief. It is truly incredible. The amount of work that goes …

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Summer Travel Checklist: What to Bring

Summer in South Florida… what a hot, humid and rainy time! If you’re planning to take a trip to cooler, dryer weather it is important …

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Choosing the Right Home Health Care Service Provider for You

You’ve made the decision to enlist the help of a home health care company in providing personal care and homemaking services for your loved one …

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The Difference Between a Home Health Agency and a Registery

There has been a long-standing debate in the realm of home health in Florida: agency or registry? Florida provides licensure for both home health agencies …

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The Benefits of Working for VIP America

You’ve chosen a career in home health care. Congratulations! We believe that this industry is one of the most rewarding fields of personal and skilled …

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The Difficult Conversation of In-Home Care

The transition from cared for to caregiver is rarely an easy one. When faced with an elderly loved on suddenly requiring more aid then one …

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Alcohol & Aging

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month When you think of alcoholism and alcoholics, many of us probably contrive a mental image of young college aged …

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Preparing for “The Fall”

Preventing trips & topples I know it’s hard to tell sometimes living in South Florida, but with the arrival of holiday décor in our local …

Fighting the Driving War

Relinquishing the right to drive doesn’t have to be a battle Sometimes, as caregivers we are blessed with a an aging family member who readily …