How Can a Companion Benefit Your Loved One?

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Daily activities and tasks can become difficult and time consuming as you age. Medical conditions, such as arthritis, can cause pain and simple tasks like doing laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping can grow frustrating. With the help of a companion a senior may be able to stay in their home longer and maintain their independence. […]

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In-Home Assessment: Determining Your Needs

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When a family member or friend is in need of in-home care it is often required immediately. Arranging these services can be difficult and time consuming. Clients and families are not always aware of the various types of services that can be provided in the comfort of their own home. Thankfully, Horizon Nursing Services can […]

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3 Tips to Prepare You for a Medical Emergency

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Medical emergencies can happen anywhere but all to often we aren’t prepared for them. Medical professionals will need your information and you may be scared or possibly incapable of proving you medical history. The best way to ensure you’ll receive speedy and efficient care is to be prepared. Make sure you have all of your […]

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Love Your Bones: How to Prevent Joint Pain

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Approximately one out of every three Americans reported joint pain within thirty days, says a national survey. With that statistic being so high we felt that it was important to highlight the start of Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week. Many of the clients that we care for also report joint pain. While bone […]

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How to Age Gracefully

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Lately we’ve noticed many articles and websites that reinforce the mantra of “aging gracefully”. At Horizon Nursing Services we strive to assist the elderly in maintaining their independence by keeping seniors in their home and mobile for as long as possible. However, with people living longer and the aging baby boomer population many have been […]

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Malnutrition Amongst Seniors

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Over six million seniors are malnourished or at risk in the United States. Leading causes to malnutrition amongst seniors…can be caused mostly by the inability to get outside the house on their own and shop or prepare meals due to lack of mobility. Those seniors that are able to shop for themselves often don’t have […]

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