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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the CDC for Older Adults & Caregivers
Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes: Older adultsPeople who have serious chronical medical conditions like: Heart disease, Diabetes, Lung disease…
Does Medicare Pay for Companion Care?
If your family member needs only assistance with homemaker or personal services, or companion care, Medicare will not cover the cost. What home care services aren't covered by Medicare? Here are some examples of what Medicare doesn’t pay for: 24-hour-a-day…
A Message from Family Matters In-Home Care About Coronavirus
Family Matters In-Home Care is committed to keeping our clients and caregivers safe while navigating through the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We're sharing information today to help explain what COVID-19 is all about, how to protect…
What is Domiciliary Care & What Are the Benefits?
We don’t remember that day we learned to crawl and the whole new, amazing world it opened. We were explorers all, delving into uncharted territories of living rooms and bedrooms and on a lucky day, the treasures of an unlatched…
What is a Memory Cafe & How Do They Benefits People with Dementia?
Although they have been around since 2008, this is one type of café you might not have heard of. Memory cafes are intentionally designed locations providing a welcoming and safe place for people affected by Alzheimer’s, dementia and other brain…
What is the GrandPad (Tablet for Seniors) all about?
GrandPad is a simple and secure tablet computer that digitally connects a senior to their family and friends. The senior can easily view family photos and videos, play games, see weather for each family member, listen to music, check emails,…