Sterling Care Blog
Why Emotional Wellness for Seniors Matters More Than Ever
As our parents age, it’s natural to focus on meeting their physical needs. While support with tasks like meal preparation and transportation is essential, there’s another vital aspect that’s often overlooked: emotional wellness for seniors. Thankfully, there’s a simple and highly effective way to improve mental health for an older...
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Why Appetite Loss Happens at the End of Life
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, the time spent with them becomes increasingly important. However, it can be incredibly difficult to watch as they begin to lose interest in food and drink. This change can feel distressing, as feeding someone is often a way we show...
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Understanding and Easing End-of-Life Transitions for Those With Alzheimer’s
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s during end-of-life transitions brings unique challenges. Unlike other terminal conditions, the progression of dementia is often unpredictable, which can make providing care more difficult. Recognizing End-of-Life Symptoms in Dementia Most terminal illnesses show clear signs as the end nears, usually within the last few...
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Break the Stigma and Improve Mental Health in Senior Loved Ones
Mental health is a critical aspect of well-being at any age, but it becomes even more significant as our parents and loved ones age. For many older adults, addressing mental health can be a delicate matter due to long-standing stigmas and the values they grew up with. Understanding why older...
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Is It Normal Aging or Substance Abuse?
Your dad has always enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner, but recently, you’ve noticed a shift. He’s now reaching for stronger drinks earlier in the day and more frequently. He might say it helps with sleep or eases his arthritis pain, but you’re beginning to wonder if there’s more...
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Answers to Top Questions About Help at Home for Seniors
You’re beginning to notice some changes in Dad that are concerning. You think he may need help at home, but you don’t have any idea where to even begin to find support. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many Americans face this situation and often don’t know much about in-home...
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Continue Living at Home Throughout Aging!
As we get older, it’s common to start struggling with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and even driving. This can cause concerns that we may have to give up not only our freedom but our home as well. But there is encouraging news for older individuals: in-home...
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Senior Activity Ideas to Make Each Day More Fulfilling
Countless Americans find themselves in the position of providing care for an older loved one, and even though being a family caregiver is incredibly fulfilling in many ways, the day-to-day responsibilities involved with senior care can become monotonous for both the caregiver and the older person. At Sterling Care, we...
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The Best Exercises for Older Adults to Prevent Falls
According to the CDC, an alarming 14 million older adults report falling each year. These falls can lead to a serious injury, but even when they don’t, the person can develop a fear of falling. This can lead to a reduction in physical activity, a fear of going out and...
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Home Modifications to Prevent Falls for Seniors
Living at home throughout aging is a wonderful thing. However, the risk of experiencing a fall in the home is a significant concern for older adults. A slip in the bathroom could lead to a fracture, broken bone, or worse. Although a fracture may seem relatively mild, as many as...
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Strategies for Managing Care for Persons with Dementia
Reasonable thoughts from a Geriatric Nurse Care Manager & Daughter By: Hildy Sheinbaum, RN The Dementia Series: Part 2: Strategies for Managing Care for Persons with Dementia Hi all! This month’s blog focuses on the strategies that my colleague Amy Burckhard (Director of Memory Care, Sterling Care) and I have...
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Sterling Care Home Health Service in Greenwich, Connecticut, Now Rated as the Top Home Health Care Agency for Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction in January 2022 by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
Sterling Care was awarded by CMS a 5-star rating in quality of patient care and a 4-star rating in patient satisfaction, the highest ratings of all home health care agencies in each category in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. CMS ranks Medicare-certified agencies using a 5-star system, with more stars indicating...
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