Sterling Care Blog
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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An Introduction to Dementia
Reasonable thoughts from a Geriatric Nurse Care Manager & Daughter By: Hildy Sheinbaum, RN The Dementia Series: Part 1 So many of us are dealing with loved ones at various stages of cognitive impairment, and it is so common to hear friends talking about needing resources and help with “figuring...
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ASSISTED LIVING IT IS! Preparing for the Move and Transitioning into Assisted Living Communities
Reasonable thoughts from a Geriatric Nurse Care Manager & Daughter By: Hildy Sheinbaum, RN So, the decision has finally been made after months of agonizing. The task of moving is at hand, and “overwhelmed” doesn’t even begin to mildly describe how everyone is feeling. Below are helpful hints to...
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Demystifying the Concept of “Assisted Living” For Our Aging Parents
Reasonable thoughts from a Geriatric Nurse Care Manager & Daughter By: Hildy Sheinbaum, RN A woman recently reached out to me for help with her mom. The mother had been living independently in an over 55 community in Florida, and served as the primary caregiver to her ailing spouse until...
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