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13 Aug

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Respite Care: What Is It and How Does It Benefit People

• August 13, 2019
• By Patrice
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Caregiving is a stressful task; no one would say otherwise. The stress can lead to burnout, including serious negative health issues as...

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09 Aug

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MCI Support Group in Sarasota and Venice

• August 9, 2019
• By Patrice
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We are proud that Joshua Harris, McKenney Home Care Client Care Coordinator in Sarasota was the guest speaker The Memory Disorder Clini...

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30 Jul

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What Are Activities of Daily Living and Why They Matter

• July 30, 2019
• By Patrice
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are basic skills needed to take care of oneself. These usually refer to the areas of eating, bathing,...

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23 Jul

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McKenney now serving Sarasota and Charlotte Counties

• July 23, 2019
• By Patrice
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After six years of serving Collier and Lee Counties from our headquarters in Naples, we have expanded to Sarasota and Charlotte Countie...

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16 Jul

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Tips for Bathing a Loved One

• July 16, 2019
• By Patrice
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Bathing is often a difficult activity for caregivers. This is mainly because of how intimate it is. Certain disorders such as dementia ...

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02 Jul

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Tips for Stress Management

• July 2, 2019
• By Patrice
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Stress is our body’s response to certain stimuli. It helps us take decisive action and avoid danger. However, too much of it is harmful...

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25 Jun

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Don’t Let Iron Deficiency go Unrecognized

• June 25, 2019
• By Patrice
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Affecting over 20% of women and 3% of men, iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. Iron is important for overall func...

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11 Jun

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Care Package Ideas for Seniors

• June 11, 2019
• By Patrice
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Most people like unexpected gifts. This is especially true for seniors who may live far away. Part of what makes a care package special...

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04 Jun

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Kidney Stones on The Rise in Women: What To Know

• June 4, 2019
• By Patrice
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Kidney stones are deposits of minerals and acid salts that have stuck together to form a mass. It’s usually found in concentrated urine...

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28 May

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Depression in Seniors: A Pressing Issue

• May 28, 2019
• By Patrice
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Depression affects around six million Americans ages 65 and older. It can lead to increased risk of cardiac disease and raises the risk...

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