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Homebound visitation services to older adults offering conversation, reading and light errands for the purpose of relieving loneliness and providing social contact.

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  1. Eight Myths About Children and Loss
    Hospice Foundation of America
  2. Helping a Child Deal with Death
    By Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, Hospice Foundation of America
  3. Grief and loss along the way
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  4. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  5. What Is A Geriatric Care Manager and How Can I Find One?
    National Institute on Aging
    Gina lived in Phoenix, and her father, Bill, lived alone in an LA apartment. She visited him several times each year. When...
  6. HIV, AIDS, and Older People
    National Institute on Aging
    You may have thought that HIV and AIDS weren't your problem and that only younger people have to worry about them. But anyone at any age can get HIV/AIDS.
  7. Crime and Older People
    National Institute on Aging
    Though older people are less likely to be victims of crime than teenagers and young adults, the number of crimes against older people is hard to ignore.
  8. Alcohol Use and Abuse
    National Institute on Aging
    Families, friends, and health care professionals often overlook their concerns about older people's drinking.
  9. Depression: Don't Let the Blues Hang Around
    National Institute on Aging
    If you no longer enjoy activities that you usually like, you may have a serious depression. Being depressed, without letup, can change the way you think and feel.
  10. Hormones and Menopause:Tips from the National Institute on Aging
    National Institute on Aging
    To help control the symptoms of menopause some women can take hormones, called menopausal hormone therapy (MHT).
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