Richmond Senior Lifestyle Community: The Verena at Virginia Center

July 6, 2010
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Each week, Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond posts information about one or two retirement living communities in the Richmond or Northern Neck areas.  Today, we are featuring  the Verena at Virginia Center.  The Verena is one of the newest 55+ independent living communities in the Richmond area.   Their active adult apartments are beautifully designed [...]

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GPS Shoe May Offer Peace of Mind to Alzheimer’s Caregivers

July 1, 2010

Safety of loved ones is a top concern for caregivers, especially those caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease.  Memory loss and confusion can set in without warning.  For example, a loved one might set out on a walk or errand alone, wander off and not be able to return home safely. Currently scheduled for retail [...]

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Northern Neck Senior Living: Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury

June 30, 2010
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Today, we are profiling Rappahannock-Westminster Canterbury as part of our ongoing series about senior living communities available in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas in which we serve. Set on 165 of the most scenic acres of Virginia’s Northern Neck, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is an inviting, full-service retirement community that offers an appealing, worry-free lifestyle. Founded in [...]

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Meal Preparation: Spices can be a Healthy Antidote for Seniors

June 29, 2010

A recent article in AARP Magazine suggests that new scientific research has shown that certain spices can improve brain function, prevent Alzheimer ’s disease, improve depression and migraine headaches, improve reaction times, and fight brain cancer. In addition to these health benefits, they can jazz up your cooking repertoire as well. Tumeric In India where [...]

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Richmond Senior Retirement Living: The Crossings at Bon Air

June 24, 2010

Each week, Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond profiles senior living communities in the Greater Richmond area. This week, we are featuring The Crossings at Bon Air, which is located conveniently off Midlothian Turnpike at North Pinetta Drive in the historic Bon Air community of Richmond. The Crossings at Bon Air is a full-service rental [...]

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A 15-point questionnaire for Richmond Seniors: Is it time for help at home?

June 24, 2010
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If you’re a senior and you are living at home in Richmond or Northern Neck, or if you have an aging parent or relative who is, this summer is a great time to assess whether you need extra help around the home.  Below is a short survey to determine your senior home care needs: Please [...]

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Fathers and Caregivers Honored with Genworth Celebrates Campaign

June 20, 2010

Genworth Financial believes in actions, not just words. That’s why they’re proud to salute people whose actions change the world around them, and, in turn, the world at large. Join them in recognizing moms, dads and grandparents for being there when it mattered most.  For caring. Celebrate someone you know and share your story at http://www.facebook.com/genworthcelebrates

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Tidewater Assisted Living: Farnham Manor

June 15, 2010

We are continuing our series of posts about local independent living and assisted living facilities in the Richmond and Northern Neck areas.  Today, we’re featuring Farnham Manor in the Tidewater area. Farnham Manor is a small, licensed assisted living facility nestled in the rolling fields of Virginia’s rural Tidewater. It’s easy to get to from [...]

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Home Instead CEO Paul Hogan to appear on Fox Business News Monday

June 13, 2010

Paul Hogan, the Chairman and CEO of Home Instead Senior Care, will be a guest on the June 14th airing on Fox Business news.  He will give a 6-7 minute company profile on Home Instead on America’s Nightly Scoreboard program, which is hosted by David Asman, from 7-8pm Eastern. The segment is called “Small Business [...]

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EVENT: Home Instead of Richmond Hosts Stages of Senior Care Panelists

June 9, 2010

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond will host a panel discussion on senior care topics such as the differences between medical and non-medical care,  complicating issues and ailments, and assistance with making financial decision.  The event will be held on Thursday, June 17th, at 6:30 p.m., at The Crossings at Bon Air, 9100 Bon Air Crossings [...]

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