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Is Home Care Better Than Assisted Living?
Learn why home care may be better than assisted living, or why you may need to transition to assisted living earlier than you expected.

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
5 days ago4 min read
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Is It Safe to Leave Someone With Dementia Alone?
What You Need to Know Before Stepping Out the Door In this blog we will discuss: Â can you leave someone with dementia alone, dementia...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read
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How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia Without Causing More Confusion
Simple Shifts That Build Trust, Reduce Frustration, and Strengthen Connection In this blog we will discuss: how to talk to a parent with...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read
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Is It Time for Help? How to Know When Dementia Care at Home Is No Longer Enough
Recognizing the Signs, Releasing the Guilt, and Getting the Support You Deserve In this blog we will discuss, Â when is dementia home care...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read
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When Dementia Causes Hallucinations or Delusions: What Caregivers Need to Know
What’s Really Happening—and How to Respond Without Fear or Frustration In this blog we will discuss:  dementia hallucinations,...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read
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Sundowning in Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Proven Ways to Help
How to calm the chaos at the end of the day—and restore peace for both of you In this blog we will discuss:  sundowning dementia help,...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read
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How to Respond When Your Parent With Dementia Keeps Repeating Themselves
What’s Really Going On—And What You Can Do to Stay Calm and Connected In this blog we discuss:  dementia repeating questions, how to...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 103 min read
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Dementia and Anger: Why It Happens and How to Handle It With Calm
Understanding the Root Causes and Responding with Compassion, Not Conflict In this blog we discuss: dementia and anger, aggressive...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 103 min read
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A Daughter’s Story of Finding Relief Through Dementia Activity Routines
A Real Look at Caregiver Burnout, Memory Care Routines, and Finding Support That Actually Works In this blog we discuss: caregiver...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 53 min read
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Red Flags: Signs Your Loved One with Dementia Needs More Structured Activities at Home
What Behaviors Could Really Be Telling You—and What You Can Do About It In this article we discuss: dementia behavioral changes,...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 53 min read
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Does Florida Pay Family Members to Be Caregivers?
Many are wondering does Florida pay family caregivers?

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Jan 204 min read
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What Is a Care Manager, and Do We Need One?
Caring for an aging loved one or someone with complex health needs can feel overwhelming. Care managers can help.

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jan 173 min read
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How Do I Manage My Parent’s Medications to Ensure They’re Taking Them Correctly?
Managing medications for an aging parent can be a daunting task, especially if they’re juggling multiple prescriptions for chronic...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jan 163 min read
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What Can I Do if My Parent Refuses Care or Help?
Navigating the challenges of caring for aging parents can be one of the most emotionally complex and stressful experiences for families....

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jan 144 min read
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What Does Medicare Cover for Home Care?
Many people assume Medicare will handle all home care or long-term care costs, but this isn’t always the case.

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Jan 134 min read
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Why Families Fight Over Senior Care
Why Families Fight Over Senior Care and The Hidden Emotional Toll Deciding on senior care is rarely just about logistics. It’s an...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Practical Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Caring for an aging parent is one of the most meaningful roles you can take on, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Between...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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How do I choose the best home care provider?
Choosing the right home care provider for your aging loved one is one of the most important decisions you will make. Whether you're...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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Should We Hire a Private Caregiver or Use a Home Care Agency for Mom?
Dear Nurse Nessa is Nestcare's nurse advice column. Questions can be submitted  HERE , and are answered by Registered Nurses with over 10...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Help! My mom with dementia won't eat healthy foods!
As dementia progresses, eating habits and preferences can change, sometimes dramatically. It’s not uncommon for seniors with dementia to dev

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Oct 25, 20246 min read
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