Author Archives: Florida Home Companion

Respite Care in Orlando

Respite care services in Orlando is always a topic of conversation at our Florida Home Companion Maitland office.  We have husbands, wives, children etc. call in for their loved ones needed just a little time off for themselves or to … Continue reading

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Family Matters Senior Care

  You may have hear the new series on NPR.org called Family Matters http://www.npr.org/series/150002308/family-matters.  This series is really a sign of our unfortunate times we live in and trying to balance everything in our lives.  But the most important section … Continue reading

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Caregiving for your loved ones the new normal for Boomers, CNN article

CNN had a very interesting article on Babyboomers and how their parents are moving back in with them.  http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/09/living/baby-boomer-caregivers/index.html?hpt=hp_c1.  I think you’ll find it interesting to read.  Many of our clients we care for in the Orlando area, are in … Continue reading

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Home Health Agency in Orlando

Finding the right Home Health Agency in Orlando   Home Health Agencies in Orlando provide an important function in the health care system. It is a broad term actually describing two different types of  care.  The first is one prescribed … Continue reading

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Discounts for Orlando Seniors

Senior Discounts (If you’re not a senior, please pass this on to someone who is!) This list may not only be useful for you, your friends and family, but it might also be appreciated by your clients. You might consider … Continue reading

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Senior Care at Home in Orlando

Senior Care at Home As the current generations age, if it is at all possible they’d rather stay home instead. When your loved ones remain right at home, they feel the most comfortable. However, the family caregivers sometimes are the … Continue reading

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VETERANS PENSION BENEFITS RULES FOR AID AND ATTENDANCE QUALIFICATION ORLANDO

VETERANS PENSION BENEFITS RULES FOR AID AND ATTENDANCE QUALIFICATION When looking for Senior Long term Care for your Veterans, it is very difficult to figure out what exactly are their benefits. Long-term care for Veterans in the Orlando area works … Continue reading

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Living Assistant in Orlando

Living Assistant Savvy seniors as they age want to remain in their home. This is not just a trend but a lifestyle choice to live better. Many people opt to get a caregiver or a live-in assistant. A living assistant … Continue reading

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Top 10 Reasons to Have Visiting Home Care

Top 10 Reasons to Have Visiting Home Care in Orlando Many people as they age want to continue living in their own home. This is a trend not just in the Orlando area, but all over Central Florida and in … Continue reading

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Long Term Elder Care in Greater Orlando

When a loved one requires long-term elder care, it typically means their loved one is just not able to perform their normal daily activities without assistance. Long-term care signifies that additional care is going to have to remain in place … Continue reading

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