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January 20, 2023
Learn more about how important companionship is as a part of high quality at home senior care.
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March 24, 2022
Compassionate Care at Home has been providing high quality in-home care services for seniors in the Madison Connecticut area for almost a decade. Click below to learn more about the superior in-home care provided by Compassionate Care at Home in our local community.
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February 24, 2022
Learn more about the diverse home care services for seniors the live-in and visting home care professionals at Compassionate Care at Home provide for residents in Essex CT as well as the surrounding Connecticut shoreline area.
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February 14, 2022
Despite sounding similar, home care and at home medical care are two very different types of in-home care services. It’s very common to get home care and at home medical care mixed up however the two provide very different at home care services. This article is written to help differentiate between at home care and at home medical care and by the time you finish reading it, you will have a firm understanding about the two at home care services.
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January 31, 2022
What is the Connecticut Home Care Program for Seniors (CHCPE)? The state of Connecticut has a program designed specifically to help seniors and elderly CT residents that require the home care services provided by Compassionate Care. The CHCPE program helps families with the finacial burden associated with home care services thus enabling seniors 65 year of age or older to continue living in their own home as opposed to being forced into a nursing home or assisted living facility.
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January 20, 2022
Here is a comprehensive list of questions about live-in home care for seniors and live-in senior caregivers that we get often. If you have any additional questions about live-in home care that we did not cover, then please give us a call today at 203-433-4325.
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January 11, 2022
The internet is full of dis-information in regards to the Covid-19 pandemic. After 2 years of dealing with the virus and its constantly evolving variants, The home care experts at Compassionate Care have learned a lot and here is what you need to know.
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March 16, 2020
The COVID-19 Coronavirus has additional risks for the elderly population. Compassionate Care at Home’s team of trained professionals are here to help during this pandemic.
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March 16, 2020
Compassionate Care at Home is committed to ensuring the safety and health of our employees and patients.
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May 8, 2019
Summer is coming soon and we’re all excited to get outside more. The nicer weather brings heat, leaving many with additional health risks.
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January 14, 2019
Most people as they age prefer to live out their lives in their home instead of a nursing home or assisted living facility. For an elderly person to live out their years at home this requires additional assistance for daily care and tasks.
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November 8, 2018
You might have heard of ‘Respite Care’ before but wondered what that even means. Being a caregiver is a 24-7 job. Every now and then a break is helpful, which is where respite care comes in.
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October 9, 2018
Watch for these signs which indicate that a home caregiver could help your aging parents stay safely in their home.
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September 5, 2018
There is an increase in financial scams which target seniors. Seniors are targeted by thieves for many reasons.
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July 31, 2018
It can be overwhelming transitioning as a caregiver for your parent. Seeing your parent in poor health or watching them age is hard. While not easy to do, talking to your parents while they are healthy and younger about their health care decisions will help you honor their wishes when the time comes.
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June 29, 2018
Dementia is a collection of symptoms which can occur due to a variety of diseases. Dementia symptoms can include thought, communication and memory impairments but doesn’t automatically mean that it is dementia.
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May 30, 2018
Dementia commonly affects a person’s ability to speak and communicate their needs. This can be a big challenge for the person and their loved ones, often causing frustration on both sides.
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Jan 11, 2017
The Hearth at Gardenside, located in North Haven, Connecticut, provides residents with impeccable care and charming living situations. Positioned along the picturesque Long Island Sound and just minutes from bustling downtown North Haven, the Hearth at Gardenside has it all.
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Jan 11, 2017
The new Connecticut overtime mandate may hurt caregivers and seniors. The Obama administration has been pushing for a change in labor regulations- the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act would make home care
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Jan 11, 2017
It’s all in the name: Compassionate Care at Home. Compassionate Care at Home was created on the foundation of compassion. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of seniors; we accomplish this
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Jan 11, 2017
TSurrounded by 41-acres of wooded nature, The Gables at Guilford is a rural escape for residents and visitors alike. Located on 201 Granite Road in Guilford, Connecticut, The Gables offers independent senior living and
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Jan 11, 2017
The White House held its sixth Conference on Aging this July. The event, which is held once a decade, focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing America’s aging population. On July 13, professionals from across the
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Jan 11, 2017
The Village at Mariner’s Point is situated on a seaside hilltop with impressive views of the Long Island Sound. Located in East Haven, Connecticut, The Village at Mariner’s Point offers residents unbeatable care and hospitality.
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Jan 11, 2017
Technology has transformed all aspects of life- from smart phones to tablets, almost everyone seems to be “plugged in” one way or another. While younger generations have evolved alongside technology, baby boomers have had
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Jan 11, 2017
In the process of spending down? Need home care services? Look no further than Compassionate Care at Home. Compassionate Care at Home is a non-medical home care agency that
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Jan 11, 2017
“A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” John Billing
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Jan 11, 2017
In the movie Still Alice , Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore portrays a linguistics professor who, at just 50 years old, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Still Alice is more than a novel and film adaption; it is a
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Jan 11, 2017
Compassionate Care at Home is excited to announce a partnership with LifeFone ! This emergency alert system is equipped to provide help at the push of a button. LifeFone allows individuals to remain safe and independent
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Jan 11, 2017
In a society obsessed with youth, the idea of celebrating age and growing older has become increasingly unfavorable. We stereotype age and claim decline and dissatisfaction as inevitable byproducts of growing older. The
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Jan 11, 2017
January offers us the opportunity to make necessary changes in our life. In a way, it’s our chance to start over. Each New Year, one in three Americans resolve to better their lives one way or another. Many of the resolutions are
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