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When Summer Heat Sneaks Up: The Hidden Danger of Dehydration in Older Adults

Every summer, I have conversations with families who are surprised to learn that the confusion, fatigue, or sudden weakness they noticed in a loved one wasn’t “just old age.” More likely, especially during hot weather stretches, these symptoms can be dehydration quietly making its presence known.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating: 12 Lessons from 12 Years

By Anne Sansevero, RN, MA, GCM

When we started Holistic HomeCare Associates 12 years ago, Rick and I thought we had a pretty good sense of what families needed. I had worn many hats over the years—nurse practitioner, care manager, educator, advocate, and daughter.