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Bringing Joy to Homecare Clients: Concerts in Motion
We at Alliance Homecare are committed to providing comprehensive, full-service care to our clients. We can’t do this alone, which is why we’ve created a network of professionals spanning from financial services to at-home yoga visits. Today, we’d like to introduce viewers to our newest connection, Concerts in Motion. This organization is dedicated to providing professional…
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Alzheimer's Disease: The Risks and The Research
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest public health concerns of our time. At Alliance, we’ve seen first hand the devastating affects of this disease. Our dedication to supporting Alzheimer’s research will continue until a cure is discovered. In the meantime, we thought we’d share a few recent advancements in the field and how our…
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Body Mechanics & Assisted Devices Training
Over the last week, Alliance Homecare hosted a six hour Continued Education program to address the specific needs of both our caregivers and clients. Alliance hired Fox Rehab to come in and teach our aides proper body mechanics and correct transfer techniques to help clients with various degrees of physical limitations. Raymond Sileo DPT, regional…
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Honoring Caregivers: Alliance Homecare Travel Award
One of the tenets at Alliance Homecare is to appreciate and reward a job well done. We make an effort to commend outstanding caregivers who go above and beyond the call of duty. Recently, we’ve extended this attitude to include members of the community who show our company continued support through references and referrals. In…
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How Physical Therapy Improves Your Life?
Alliance Homecare sat down with Raymond Sileo, PT, DPT, LSVT and Regional Director at FOX Rehab, about the importance of maintaining strength as we age. He shares his professional advice to staying independent and strong for a lifetime. Mia Ross, RN: With the baby boomers growing older every day, elder care is receiving national attention. …
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Welcome Summer! Know Your Risks
Welcome Summer! Everyone loves the long, sunny days of this season, but we understand they don’t come without risk. Did you know that heat waves affect New York City nearly every year and kill more New Yorkers on average than all other natural disasters combined? Hot weather can cause heat stroke and exacerbate chronic medical…
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Embraces Art Therapy for Well-Being
Art has invigorated human beings since the Neanderthals painted images on the walls of caves. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that cognitive and sensory decline inhibit older adults from appreciating art. As such, the community has been deprived of art’s wonder. Luckily the tables are turning. There is currently a quiet movement to re-infuse older…
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ADD, ADHD and Older Adults
Since the early 1900s attention-deficient disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been considered childhood diagnoses. Both disorders have recently been added to the lexicon of adult health care providers. Older adults, however, have been left out of the equation. Until now. This year, Norwegian researchers created the first ever epidemiological study on the…
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How Companionship Benefits Seniors Mentally & Physically?
Many people falsely believe that home care should start after illness strikes. In reality, hiring a companion sooner rather than later may be a better idea. Inviting a companion into the home of an aging loved one has many benefits. Companions provide: an attentive ear, a safe method for transportation and an extra set of…
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Namaste New York: Holistic Wellness for Mind & Body
At Alliance Homecare, we know that wellness is more than just the absence of disease and we are committed to helping our clients define and achieve physical, mental and spiritual health. Sometimes that commitment requires a referral, which is why we have built a community of like-minded professionals. Today, we’re discussing self-care with our vetted…