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Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA Hiring Fair

If you are a CNA seeking a part-time, full-time or PRN position in Home Health, don’t miss the Moon River Senior Care Job Fair on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.!  We have immediate openings for … Continue reading

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Building a Better Hospital Gown

by Kathleen Fifield, AARP, January 5, 2018 A far less breezy style could be coming to a hospital near you. Design students were charged with creating a universal gown that added more coverage for patients while preserving easy access for … Continue reading

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Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls

By Mayo Clinic Staff, October 25, 2016 Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but … Continue reading

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Sundowning and Alzheimer’s Disease

© 2017 WebMD, LLCWebMD Medical Reference | Reviewed by Neil Lava, MD on December 10, 2017 When you are with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice big changes in how they act in the late afternoon or early … Continue reading

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15 simple diet tweaks that could cut your Alzheimer’s risk

By Angela L. Murad – Mayo Clinic, March 12, 2018 Want to preserve your brain health for the long run? Here are the 10 best foods to eat (plus five to avoid). Have you heard of the Dietary Approaches to … Continue reading

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Transportation home from the hospital

Transitioning from hospital to home can be overwhelming. Do you have the prescriptions you need? Will you need help with transportation, meal preparation, errands, daily chores, showers and getting to future appointments? Moon River Senior Care and Transportation provides non-medical … Continue reading

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Tax Relief & Tax Exemptions | Loudoun County, VA

Sharing some information on property taxes that could be good news for senior homeowners in Loudoun County. Loudoun County homeowners age 65 or older or with disabilities (who are below established income and wealth limits) may benefit from a reduction … Continue reading

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How can music help people who have Alzheimer’s disease?

Article written by Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford and Mayo Clinic staff. Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading

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Nurse Aide Class (Ashburn, VA)

Moon River Nursing Careers in Ashburn, Virginia, an affiliate of Moon River Senior Care, is an accredited school in Ashburn, VA approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. In just 5 weeks, you can be trained as a Nurse Aide … Continue reading

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Moon River Nursing Careers

Moon River Nursing Careers (an affiliate of Moon River Senior Care) is an accredited school in Ashburn, VA approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Our school provides you with online instruction and hands-on training taught by professional instructors who love … Continue reading