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Broken Briefly

Broken, Briefly by  Celia Watson Seupel…Continue

Started Dec 16, 2011

Extreme Collecting: Seniors and Hoarding

Extreme Collecting: Seniors and Hoarding Charlotte is worried about Mom's safety at home. Mom has always been a bit of a "pack rat." But during Charlotte's last visit to Mom's town, Charlotte realized that Mom had not thrown out a newspaper in five…Continue

Started Sep 22, 2010

The New Home Buyer Credit: A Windfall for Downsizers

You're Retired. Should You Ditch Your Life Insurance Policy?by Amy BellAfter toiling away in the workplace for decades, you've finally reached those much-awaited, glorious retirement years. That means you can ditch those uncomfortable business…Continue

Started Nov 13, 2009

Is a reverse mortgage right for you?

Is a reverse mortgage right for you?Sure, it's an easy source of extra income. But there are risks.By Cybele WeisserOn the face of it, a reverse mortgage sounds like a no-lose deal for older homeowners. A lender gives you what amounts to a cash…Continue

Tags: risks, mortgage, reverse

Started Sep 9, 2009

Millions Face Shrinking Social Security Payments

Millions Face Shrinking Social Security Paymentsby Stephen OhlemacherMillions face smaller Social Security checks next year as rising drug costs diminish paymentsMillions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first…Continue

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Started Aug 25, 2009

Ask Your Questions About Health Care

Seven Questions About Health Careby Charles Wheelan, Ph.D.Health care is the most difficult public policy problem there is. Substantively, the system has been cobbled together with duct tape for 40 years, so tweaking costs in one area could easily…Continue

Tags: Obama, president, care, health

Started Aug 17, 2009

Finding work after 50

Finding work after 50 What you can do if you are a mature worker looking for a job. By Gerri Willis Landing a job is tough and a new study shows that no one is finding it more difficult…Continue

Started Jul 24, 2009

Beware the reverse-mortgage ripoff

Beware the reverse-mortgage ripoffPosted by Donna RosatoFor an elderly person with few assets, a reverse mortgage can be a lifesaver: It enables cash-poor retirees to tap equity in their house for living expenses, home repairs or health care needs.…Continue

Tags: ripoff, mortgage, reverse

Started Jul 1, 2009

Beat the rising cost of health care

10 ways to beat the rising cost of health careDeductibles, co-pays, and drug prices keep going up, up, up. These 10 smart moves can lower your expenses - but not the quality of the care you get.By Amanda GenglerTalk about a recession double whammy.…Continue

Tags: healthcare, costs, health, rising, beat

Started Jun 16, 2009

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Right at Home (http://www.RightatHomeDC.net) is an in-home care and assistance agency, providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995.

We provide trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a variety of caregiving needs. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an aging parent who needs extra help or companionship to remain in their home, or as a respite for the family member who cares for an ailing loved one, Right at Home can help.

Our home care services are flexible for your needs. We can provide care for as little as a few hours a day up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our caregivers are tested and professionally trained through our exclusive Right at Home CERT ProgramSM (Caregiver Education Recognition & Training Program).
We will develop a personalized plan of care for each client, delivered wherever our client calls home

Private Residence
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An Assisted Living or Group Home
A Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing Home)
A hospital, acute care, rehabilitation, or hospice facility
We are proud to provide home care services to our clients. Please contact us today to speak with us about what we can do for you, your loved one or friend.

We are proud to provide home care services to our clients. Please contact us today to speak with us about what we can do for you, your loved one or friend.




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1818 New York Avenue, NE Suite 219
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-269-0008
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Email: info@rightathomedc.net
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Advance Directives: Having the Talk

By Katherine Kam

WebMD Feature

Imagine that your elderly father's emphysema has worsened dramatically. You're worried. If…

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Posted on June 17, 2013 at 3:30pm

Clenching your fists creates a stronger memory

Meghan Holohan, NBC

Need to remember some important facts for that big presentation at work? Clench your right hand while preparing to remember. When giving that talk, ball up your left hand and you’ll call to mind those…

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Posted on June 17, 2013 at 2:30pm

1 in 8 boomers reports memory loss, large survey finds

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Posted on June 17, 2013 at 1:30pm

Dementia cases worldwide to triple by 2050

Colleen Barry and Frank Jordans for NBC

Cases of dementia — and the heavy social and financial burdens associated with them — are set to soar in the coming decades as life expectancy and medical care improve in poorer countries, the…

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Posted on June 17, 2013 at 12:31pm

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Client Services Coordinator - RN/LPN Position Available


 
Right at Home of DC is currently seeking a LPN or RN to be our Client Services Coordinator in Washington, DC.  Send cover letters and resumes to jobs@rightathomedc.net!! Job Summary Within the framework of the objectives and policies established by the company, assists the Director of Home Care Staffing Services in planning and coordinating home care services…See More
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How The Baby Boomer Generation Is Changing The U.S. Healthcare System

The Huffington PostAs baby boomers approach retirement age, they are expected to completely change the face of the U.S. healthcare system, mainly due to their additional medical needs, compared to previous generations.According to a recent infographic put together by Concordia University with…See More
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7 Tips to Help Beat Your Aging Parent's Loneliness

Carolyn RosenblattForbes.comIs your aging parent lonely?Isolation and loneliness are widespread among our elders.  It may begin with the the loss of a spouse.  It may be compounded by physical decline such as loss of driving ability,…See More
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