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Apply to Be a Direct Care Workers
ARE YOU CARING & COMPASSIONATE? Silver Lining is looking for individuals with at least 3 years experience as a home health aide. FLEXIBLE HOURS! Work when & where you choose! Live-in or hourly work is available. Starting rates between $16 & $17 per hour. We service clients in Philadelphia, Montgomery, ...
Changing Taste Buds
As you age, your ability to taste may likely diminish. There are so many factors affecting appetite and food intake in the elderly that one of the most obvious is often overlooked—taste. Changes in the body resulting from aging impact the sensory system and may result in appetite depression leading ...
COVID-19 and Seniors
Silver Lining’s greatest priority has always been the health and safety of the clients we serve. As seniors seem to be vulnerable at a higher risk of developing COVID-19, we are diligently following all CDC guidelines to protect both our clients and our caregivers. Read more. ...
Don’t Wait Until a Crisis
With an aging population in the US, we are often faced with the realities of aging and the decisions that must be made to ensure both the comfort and safety of the people we love. This situation can be daunting—especially if you’re unprepared. If a relatively independent parent, spouse, or ...
How to be a Good Patient
5 Things Your Doctor Dislikes About You Don’t be labeled a ‘difficult patient’ by Nissa Simon, AARP Bulletin, December 23, 2011 Ask anyone what’s wrong with the medical profession and you’ll hear a long list of complaints: Too many pricey medications. Forever behind schedule. Always talks, never listens. Rushes ...
More Comfort Food
Pasta and bean soup Here’s another soup staple that is super easy. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cans (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained or one bag ...
Products to Make Life Easier
Is it getting harder to turn a door knob or put on your socks? Devices are available to make daily activities easier. The Department of Education’s website, www.abledata.com, has information on more than 30,000 assistive-technology products designed to make it easier for people to do things for themselves. If you ...
Remember House Calls?
The practice of medicine has changed dramatically in the last 75 years. Most of us over 50 years old remember the doctor making house calls when we developed a virus or were physically in some form of distress. Home visits became a thing of the past when pay-as-you-go fees were ...
Seniors Commonly a Target for Fraud
Scam artists get rich on other people's Social Security, PIN or account numbers. Keep yours private. Whether over the telephone, on your doorstep or over the Internet, don't give your private financial information to a stranger or to someone with whom you haven't initiated contact. Instead, ask the person contacting ...
The Changing Season
The Onset of Fall Can Affect Your Mood. Now that we’ve all stopped complaining about the excessive heat, be aware that the change in seasons can bring on an unexpected change in mood. Seniors are especially at risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, particularly if they ...