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8 Alternatives to Nursing Homes

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults who reach age 65 will eventually need long-term care. However, many of these seniors do not need the full level of care offered in nursing homes, have limited finances, seek more privacy than is available in traditional senior care spaces, or simply do not feel ready to leave their homes.

If any of those concerns ring true to you, you may want to consider these nursing home alternatives. There are ways for seniors in any situation to receive compassionate, individualized care in a living situation that suits them.

What is DBT Therapy?

DBT can help people who wish to improve their ability to deal with stress, manage negative emotions, stay focused on the present moment, and interact more effectively with other people.

What is Behavioral Health?

Behavioral health is a relatively new term in the healthcare field. If you’ve just come across the term or been told you need behavioral health services, you may not know what it means.

How to Find Caregiver Jobs During Coronavirus

Even in the best economies, it can be difficult to get a job. For many people, finding work has become especially hard in the midst of a global pandemic and economic shutdowns. However, there will always be work for caregivers. Learn more about how to find one.

Do I Need Therapy? [Quiz]

Use this brief quiz to help determine whether you should seek a diagnosis or treatment from a mental health professional. While we can’t diagnose mental illness without talking to you, we can give you an idea of whether you should seek out a mental health provider for more information.

Telemedicine for Behavioral Health: How to Get Care Virtually

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, there were plenty of reasons why someone might seek a virtual option for behavioral healthcare. Many people do not live near a provider or are unable to leave their homes for reasons unrelated to the pandemic. Thankfully, there are now ways for patients to get much of the care they need without going to a provider’s office. Telemedicine has created abundant new options for behavioral and mental healthcare.

5 Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health During Uncertain Times

It’s hard to stay calm when you are going through a time of fear and uncertainty. As of this writing, coronavirus is taking an enormous toll on our mental as well as physical health. Between health concerns, economic distress, and increased social isolation, many of us are under more stress than ever.

What Are Community Living Services?

Community Living Services help adults with a wide variety of abilities live semi-independently in apartments or houses. These programs often help older adults, people with developmental disabilities, major behavioral challenges, mental illness, dual diagnoses, or traumatic brain injury.

Caregiving During Coronavirus: How to Keep Elderly and At-Risk Loved Ones Safe

Caregiving has never been more challenging than during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to your own fears about the virus, you may be worried about a semi-dependent loved one contracting a severe coronavirus infection.

Caregiver Training During Coronavirus: Online Course Options at Sunrise

Coronavirus doesn’t mean career education has to stop. While in-person classes may not be an option during the Governor-mandated shutdown, you are still free to pursue online caregiver training courses that will get you closer to your goals.

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