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When it comes to living arrangements, care and medical options, caring for an aging parent can be overwhelming. We help you navigate the system.

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What Is A Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)?

Dr. Muldoon describes long-term acute care hospitals and explains how patients can benefit from them. Dr. Muldoon is the Sr. VP & Medical Director of Kindred Hospital Division.

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Senior Living Arrangements: When Living Alone is No Longer an Option

Senior Living Arrangements: When Living Alone is No Longer an Option

Decisions that involve changing a senior's living arrangements are weighty. And the variety of options you may find have a positive and a negative aspect.

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Seniors and Home Care: A Little Help Can Make All the Difference

Seniors and Home Care: A Little Help Can Make All the Difference

It's a great thing to be able-bodied and independent. And even if we're not exactly able-bodied, in many situations we can still be independent.

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Test Your Knowledge: Alternatives For Seniors No Longer Able To Live At Home

Test Your Knowledge: Alternatives For Seniors No Longer Able To Live At Home

Many types of living arrangements are available to seniors who are no longer able to remain in their homes. Let our quiz simplify the process.

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Test Your Knowledge: Home Care For Seniors

Test Your Knowledge: Home Care For Seniors

Are you a senior who needs some help in your home? Or are you concerned about a senior family member? Take our quiz to increase your knowledge on this important part of life.

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Are you currently or have you ever cared for an aging parent?

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Homemaking Home Care For Seniors: What Services Are Offered?

Homemaking Home Care For Seniors: What Services Are Offered?

Homemaking home care can make it possible for a senior to stay in their homes. What does this type of care offer?

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Senior Living Arrangements: Assisted Living Residences

Senior Living Arrangements: Assisted Living Residences

When a senior is no longer able to handle his or her day to day life on his or her own, an assisted living facility is an option to be considered.

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Senior Living Arrangements: Independent Living Retirement Communities

Senior Living Arrangements: Independent Living Retirement Communities

Gone are the days when older persons who are no longer quite able to take care of their homes on their own are faced with only two choices.

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Personal Care for Seniors: Great-Grandma Mabel's Experience at Home

Personal Care for Seniors: Great-Grandma Mabel's Experience at Home

Great-grandma Mabel didn't go out much but then she didn't want to. And she didn't have to.

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Five Myths About Long-Term Care

Five Myths About Long-Term Care

Because long-term care needs and services are wide-ranging and complex, there are many myths that surround these services. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned.

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Understanding Post-Acute Care

Understanding Post-Acute Care

When patients are well enough to be discharged from a traditional hospital but not well enough to care for themselves, post-acute care fills the void.

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