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April 19, 2022

A Medication Management Guide

Polypharmacy is a term used to describe treatment for patients who take more than four medications. Oftentimes, individuals find themselves with questions regarding newly prescribed medications […]

June 4, 2014

6 Tips For Family Caregivers

Are you caring for a home bound elderly loved one? You are not alone. 80% of caregivers are unpaid family members of home bound individuals. MAS Home Care understands […]

May 28, 2014

5 Tips for the Sandwich Generation

Are you a member of the sandwich generation? The sandwich generation is made up of almost 10 million Americans who care for both their aging parents […]

March 26, 2014

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Care Agency

We know finding home care Rhode Island patients can feel secure about is an invaluable piece of the puzzle. MAS Home Care takes pride in knowing […]

February 27, 2014

Are You Cut Out to be a Caregiver?

Caregiving can be an extremely rewarding career for people who enjoy being nurturers and tending to the needs of others, but it is not for everyone. […]

April 3, 2013

Reducing Fear of Falling

After a traumatic event like an injury or accident, it can be difficult to feel comfortable again when put in a similar situation. For example, after […]

March 13, 2013

What You Should Know About Arthritis

Approximately 50 million people in the United States have arthritis. 27 million cases are attributed to osteoarthritis and 1.3 million are cases of rheumatoid arthritis. Although […]

March 6, 2013

6 Personal Care Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

For a person with Alzheimer’s disease, mundane tasks like bathing and dressing can be difficult. They may require help in additional areas of personal care as […]

February 20, 2013

Help for Spousal Caregivers

Children are not the only ones who take on the responsibility of caregiver for aging loved ones who can no longer care for themselves. Often, it […]

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