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Caregiver’s Corner: Finding a Balance for the Caregiver; 12 Stress-Reducing Strategies
Caring for loved ones during an illness is incredibly difficult and stressful. Caregiver burnout is real. In order to care for others, remember to care for yourself. Use these coping strategies to…
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Seven Things You Should Know About Your Loved Ones
The holidays are coming up, and with it, family get-togethers. Of course, everyone wants to have fun with the family, but having everyone together also offers an opportunity to have some serious…
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Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation is Expanding
More Innovative Care Services Come to Southern Delaware When Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center opened its doors in April 2020 in the heart of the dynamic Milford Wellness Village, it provided southern…
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Delaware Hospice Center: A Unique Option
Over 96% of Delaware Hospice patients receive care at home, but every once in a while, there are special circumstances that require 24-hour, short-term care outside the home. That’s where the Delaware…
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An Unexpected Scenario & The Durable Power of Attorney
Jim was fiercely independent. He lived in his own apartment. He paid his own bills online. And within two hours, he even fired the aide his daughters had hired to help him.…
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Even a Pandemic Won’t Stop Saint Francis LIFE
They’ve been hard at work all year, and the fruits of their labors will soon be apparent. Saint Francis LIFE is excited to announce it’s going to be opening “College Avenue” in…
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Palliative vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference?
Mike panicked when his mother declared she was planning to enroll in palliative care. She hadn’t mentioned a terminal prognosis before! But Mike’s wife quickly put his mind at ease. She’d been…
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Seniors Can Live Safely at Home
Saint Francis LIFE supports seniors now and in the brighter days of our future During COVID-19 home is still the safest place for seniors, especially those with underlying health conditions. But how…
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Fighting Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 15. On that day and every day, the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and the…
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Home Hospice Care Supports Caregivers, Too
Bringing Mom (or Dad) home from the nursing home or hospital to provide home hospice care for them for the first time? Although your parent’s health is a primary concern, this isn’t…
