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  • What Is Private Home Care? Hiring An Agency Vs. Hiring Privately

    Jul 23rd, 2024

    Once you determine that your loved one needs ongoing care at home, the next decision you’ll have to make is whether you should hire a caregiver privately or through an agency. We’ll give you an overview and take you through the differences to help you make the right call for your family.

  • 6 Top Senior Care Options in White Plains, New York

    Jul 22nd, 2024

    We’ve curated a list featuring six of the top-rated home care options in White Plains and throughout Westchester, from Yonkers and Rye to Scarsdale and Tarrytown. Search below to find care for yourself or a loved one today.

  • How To Handle Sibling Conflict When Caring For Aging Parents

    Jul 22nd, 2024

    Few things test sibling relationships more than when the time comes to actively manage the lives of their aging parents. While there is no one-size-fits-all definitive roadmap that can guarantee family harmony, the following four steps can create the foundation for functional relationships as brothers and sisters take on the challenging roles of helping to manage their parents’ care.

  • How to Set Expectations When Hiring a Caregiver: 10 Topics To Discuss

    Jun 12th, 2024

    Helping your new caregiver succeed is one of the most important roles you’ll play as you manage the home care needs of yourself or your loved ones.

    Using the checklist below, be sure to go over each item from the get-go -- and periodically during the time you employ home help. Nearly all misunderstandings between a caregiver and a family can be avoided by following these 10 simple tips.

  • How to Find a Caregiver Near You

    May 15th, 2024

    An in-depth look at local home care. When you or your loved one needs home care, you’ll have to make many tough decisions and the process can quickly become overwhelming.
    We’re here to answer those questions and more. We’ll help you understand the choices you face and how to simplify the decision-making process so you can find the reliable, trusted care your loved one deserves.

  • 7 Hidden Risks of Hiring a Caregiver on Your Own

    Feb 12th, 2024
    Hiring a caregiver for yourself or a loved one can be a crucial decision and it's essential to be aware of the potential risks involved when doing so on your own. Here are seven critical areas to consider – and they are areas where LeanOnWe can help smooth the process.

  • Walk. Can't Walk. ReWalk.

    Jan 29th, 2024

    There's walking (which I can no longer do) and then there's ReWalk-ing (the very appropriate name for what I'm learning to do now).

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