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Happy President’s Day 2015!
Happy President’s Day! Today we officially celebrate Washington & Lincoln, but it's really a day to remember them all. Who's your favorite? Our dedicated Intake Nurse is available President's Day, and every day, at 1-800-HOMECARE (in MO) or 618-466-3227 (in...
AlzBetter is Coming Soon!
As January ended, we began integrating AlzBetter into our training. Cooperative's approach to training is to always identify and implement the highest training and/or regulatory requirements, and then meet or exceed those in every department. As providers of every...
Happy Monday, Team!
“It’s not how old you are, it’s how you are old.” –Jules Renard Cooperative Home Care makes it possible for people to maintain their independence and rehabilitate at home. Call our dedicated Intake Nurse at 1-800-HOMECARE (in MO) or...
Welcome (Back) to CooperativeHomeCare.com
We're recommitted to sharing terrific, functional content with our readers. Our blog’s mission since its inception in May 2010 has been to capture and keep your interest by: Offering more fundamental resources, not just what you would find through a quick...
Happy Groundhog Day 2015!
It’s Groundhog Day! Cloudy = early spring, sunny = six more weeks of winter. Here's what 'Staten Island Chuck' the groundhog discovered when he left his burrow: he did not see his shadow, signaling the coming of spring. On Groundhog Day or any other day, call...
February’s 28 Reasons People Choose Home Care
Not sure how to get started? Can't (or don't want to) see your aging loved one as someone who needs home care? Our Cooperative Home Care team has the benefit of a broader perspective because we see people struggle to make their decision for home care...and then we see...
Warning Signs Your Loved Ones Needs Help
The holidays are here! As you travel over the hills and far away…uh-oh! Whether you live far or near, you’ve just arrived at your aging parent’s home only to observe that Mom just doesn’t seem herself. It’s very hard to discover...
An Easy Way To Manage Your Aging Parent’s Medications
Does your aging parent take prescription medications? If you had to, could you jump in and pick-up where your aging parent left off, with their medication "system" (or lack thereof)? Does your aging parent keep a current list of their medications...
Top 8 Spring Cleaning Ideas for Aging Parents
Spring is about renewal and hope. Freshening your environment can breathe new life and energy into your living space and your mood! Here are eight practical, budget-friendly tips to try yourself, or with an aging friend or family member. Plant some flowers or...
Dementia Tips Sign-Up
Being a caregiver for a loved one is a very challenging role, especially if they have dementia symptoms, Alzheimer's, or a similar disease. Make it a little easier by following tips included in our free Caring For Someone With Dementia guide. Our guide strives...