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Hurricane Plan for Seniors in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties

The best hurricane plan for an older adult in Lee, Collier or Charlotte County is made before a storm is in the forecast. It answers four questions: what evacuation zone your loved one lives in, where...

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How a Nurse Care Manager Works With Your Private Caregiver

A caregiver helps your loved one live well at home; a nurse care manager helps the family navigate the healthcare. How the two work together in Southwest Florida.

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The Big Four: Common Myths About Nurse Registries, and the Facts

When families start calling around for in-home care, they often hear the same four warnings about nurse registries. Most of them come from competitors who may not fully understand how nurse registries...

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Another Deficiency Free Survey For Abby Services

Abby Services receives another perfect survey from the Agency For Healthcare Administration. Yes! Another deficiency free survey for Abby Services! But what does that mean for the seniors throughout F...

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In-Home Care Contracts, Cancellation, and Deposits: What You Should Know Before You Sign

Arranging in-home care often happens during a stressful time. A parent may be returning home from rehabilitation, a spouse’s needs may have suddenly increased, or a family caregiver may simply need he...

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Private Sitters for Elderly Patients in Fort Myers and Cape Coral: At Home, in the Hospital, or in Rehab

Yes, you can hire a private sitter to stay with your loved one at home, in the hospital, or in a rehab facility. A sitter is a screened, one-on-one companion who keeps watch, helps with comfort and ev...

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Senior Transportation in Fort Myers and Cape Coral: Every Option, With Phone Numbers and Costs

Access to safe, reliable senior transportation service is vital for frail elders to maintain their health, get access to nutritious meals, and be socially active.

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Private Caregivers in Independent Living: Help Your Parent Stay in Their Fort Myers or Cape Coral Community

Independent living communities give older adults a maintenance-free apartment or villa, meals, activities, and neighbors, but they do not provide hands-on personal care. When a resident starts needing...

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