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    Importance of friendship as we age

    Posted 01/08/2019 by Fallon Health

    When you’re a caregiver, you know how helpful it is to have the support of your friends and how difficult it is if you don’t. The person you’re providing care for may feel the same way.

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  • Preparing for holidays when you’re a caregiver

    Posted 10/23/2018 by Fallon Health

    Celebrations and the preparations leading up to them can be difficult when someone close to you is struggling with serious health issues. If you’re already feeling like you’re operating at or over your maximum capacity, you may want to think ahead about what you can reasonably do during the holidays this year.

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    How to choose a nursing home

    Posted 07/10/2018 by Fallon Health

    Finding a nursing home for a family member or friend is stressful for all involved.

    Focus on the practical issues at hand to make it a little easier, says Lisa DeWitt, RN, of Fallon’s Summit ElderCare program. Lisa has advice for you on what to look for and how to evaluate a facility.

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    How to adjust activities for your loved one’s physical or cognitive changes

    Posted 04/24/2018 by Fallon Health

    If someone in your life is having physical or cognitive difficulties, it can be challenging to continue the things you usually do together. But it's not impossible. Here are some modification suggestions from Leanna Moran, M.S.W. 

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