St. Joseph: ​(269) 849-9252
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Kalamazoo: (269) 373-5444
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Depression and Caregiving Go Hand in Hand

There is no question that it’s an incredible honor to care for those we love. Family caregivers encounter a closeness and bond with those in their care that usually far outweighs the downsides. But th ...Continue Reading
Oct 30, 2019
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Avoid These Triggers That Make Alzheimer’s Worse

While there are some commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects every person uniquely. Our specially trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that while someone may delight in being outdoors, a ...Continue Reading
Oct 17, 2019
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Accepting Help Doesn’t Mean Giving Up

In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a standard belief for many family caregivers when their loved one is diagnosed with a chronic condition, such ...Continue Reading
Oct 8, 2019
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Replacing Caregiver Stress with Joy Through Intentional Gratitude

Our facial expressions expose so much to individuals around us, and if you’re encountering an abnormal degree of stress, well-meaning family members and friends will surely pick up on it, perhaps enco ...Continue Reading
Jun 26, 2019
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Is Happiness Still Possible with Pain or Chronic Illness?

Have you ever gotten out of bed and figured, “It’s likely to be one of those days!” Maybe your alarm didn’t go off, the hot water heater chose to quit working, and the dog chewed up one of your favori ...Continue Reading
Apr 10, 2019
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Avoid Senior Loneliness by Asking These Three Questions

With well over 325 million people residing in the United States alone, it is not easy to think that loneliness is so prevalent. Nevertheless over fifty percent of all the elderly live alone, and more ...Continue Reading
Jan 14, 2019
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The Benefits of Aging: Why Getting Older Is Wonderful!

A swift search on Google for the term “aging” brings up topics such as “coping with aging,” “what you can do about aging,” as well as “the cure to aging.” The pessimistic connotations to aging and sen ...Continue Reading
Jan 7, 2019
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Holiday Home Care: Warning Signs Senior Loved Ones Need Help at Home

From the minute the door swings open and your elderly loved one wraps you in a warm hug, through the festive holiday meal and every timeless family tradition, opportunities abound for not merely quali ...Continue Reading
Dec 7, 2018
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St. Joseph, MI Senior Care Helps Beat the Holiday Blues with These Tips

Ah, the holidays: they are oftentimes the most wonderful period of the year, or perhaps the most difficult. For some seniors who have lost loved ones, are battling chronic health problems, or are suff ...Continue Reading
Nov 18, 2018
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An Elephant Never Forgets… And Could Teach Us More On Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The old saying is true: elephants actually do have phenomenal memories, even in their later years. For example, they can remember and go back to highly specific locations many years after visiting the ...Continue Reading
Oct 17, 2018
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St. Joseph Office:
4032 M-139, Suite 132
St. Joseph, MI 49085

Tel: (269) 849-9252
Toll Free: (866) 229-2505
Fax: (866) 227-0306

Paw Paw Office:
45045 W Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Tel: (269) 763-5350
Toll Free: (866) 229-2505
Fax: (866) 227-0306

Kalamazoo Office:
Tel: (269) 373-5444

Battle Creek Office:
Tel: (269) 963-9888

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