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Choose a qualified in-home caregiver from a reliable provider

Finding a qualified and reliable caregiver takes a lot of work and shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are many things that you should keep in mind when you are researching in-home care companies, and you should be sure that you take the time to get to know the caregiver and the company on a personal level, so that you know you and your loved one’s needs will be bet. To help you in the process, here is some advice on what to look…

What Questions Do You Ask An In-Home Care Agency?

Choosing an individual or a company to come into our home, or that of a vulnerable loved one, to provide assistance with anything from cleaning to personal services is never easy. We are giving an unknown person access to not only our property but to the safety of our loved one who may need care while we are not able to supervise. Choosing the right person or company should be done methodically, and education can help you ask the right questions.

Caring for the Caregiver: Hospice Care Helps Wife Fulfill Vows to Husband

Sherry, wife of Hospice of the Red River Valley Patient Russ, shares the couple's experience with Hospice and how the organization supported them both.

3 things to know when hiring home health aide

Three things to know when hiring a home health care provider

How to Recognize Signs It's Time for Assisted Living

Caring for a elderly parents takes a toll on families. When is the right time to move to assisted living? We ask a psychologist for signs.

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Seniors

Big or small, noisy or quiet, active or calm – choosing the right dog breed is important when you plan to be a pet owner in assisted living.

Cottage Cheese: Bring It Back to Your Fridge

It’s simple. It’s delicious. It’s versatile. Cottage cheese is in line to be the next big thing. With benefits for your bones, your taste buds and your wallet, cottage cheese just might become your new favorite ingredient. In my book, it takes a lot of super to be a superfood, and cottage cheese is truly super. Nutrition by Addition Cottage cheese is low in calories and provides essential nutrients you need each day, including calcium, potassium, phosphorus and high-quality protein.

25 Uses of Cottage Cheese

Here’s Why Cottage Cheese Before Bed Can Help Athletes Recover Better

Wondering if you should eat cottage cheese before bed? Find out why the casein in cottage cheese may help you recover better in your sleep.

Could Cottage Cheese Ever Be Cool?

Could Cottage Cheese Ever Be Cool?The ‘70s diet food may still be goopy but it has new packaging, new flavors and lots of protein, just like Greek yogurt

Do you know your cottage food laws?

SALEM, Ohio — Selling a homemade pie or granola mix? Notable changes in Ohio’s cottage food regulations went into effect in 2016, adding to the acceptable food list. What are cottage foods? “The purpose of Ohio’s cottage food requirements is to allow individuals to sell certain types of food products without needing a license, assisting

Cottage Essentials for Canadians

Here is a list of Cottage Essentials for Canadians

8 Essential Elements for Planning a Cottage Garden

Now's the time to sketch out your plan for beautiful results in the spring. Here's how to get started

Cottage Cheese Is Even Better Whipped

I love cottage cheese with my whole heart, but it does not have the sexiest reputation, and it can be a challenge for those with textural issues. But the salty, creamy, tangy dairy can be enjoyed by even the pickiest dairy lovers—you just have to whip it first.

In a Comfy Cottage I Read

“I would rather be poor in a cottage full of books than a king without the desire to read” Or, “What a blessing it is to love books as I love them; – to be able to converse with the dead, a…

Scandinavian Style in a Pretty Cottage Garden

This garden at the RHS 2016 Chelsea Flower Show in London blends contemporary decor with traditional plantings