September – Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month and it’s a celebration of the many positive aspects of getting older! Queen City Care has researched ways to make sure you grow old gracefully. Remember, it’s never too late to improve the quality of your life.   Get Moving: Moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, for as little as…

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5 Signs That Your Elderly Parent Needs In-Home Care

At first glance, signs that your aging parent needs additional in-home care can be subtle. Knowing what to look for is key to protecting the safety of your elderly parent. Queen City Care specializes in Elder Care services and we’ve seen many cases where people have missed the signs of their parents’ increasing need for…

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Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What’s the Difference?

Queen City Care specializes in Hospice, Palliative and Elder Care in Cincinnati, Oh. We often get asked “What’s the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care?” One of our reps, Kerry Caito, recently gave a presentation on the subject to The Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Cancer Support Community. While both Hospice and Palliative Care provide a philosophy…

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Senior Tips: How to Prevent Falling and Breaking a Hip

Falls can happen any time and place, but they are more common in one’s own home.  Complications caused by broken hips can range from minor to severe and even death. According to CDC.gov, one out of three elderly adults falls each year. Queen City Care is here to share some common risk factors that help prevent…

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Hoarding Behavior in the Elderly

Queen City Care staff members often see cases of hoarding behavior with their Elder Care patients. This is a common problem among the elderly as they have accumulated a lifetime of stuff and in some cases have grown attached to these items.  It can become a dangerous situation and difficult for loved ones to deal…

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4 Broken Hip Healing Tips

At Queen City Care, we see various cases of broken or fractured hips. According to AARP.org, hip fractures actually kill tens of thousands each year. There are tips to help you survive and heal from this type of ailment and we’d like to share a few with you. Seniors are at a greater risk for…

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Aging: Differences Between Men and Women

We may have been created equal, but when it comes to aging, there are significant differences between men and women. Queen City Care will break down the dynamics of aging between both sexes. First off, women outlive men by an average of five years! There have been a number of theories and studies to explain…

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How to Find Quality Elder Care In Cincinnati, OH

Finding quality elder care in Cincinnati, OH. for a loved one can be an overwhelming process and you may not know where to start. Queen City Care in Cincinnati, OH has a few suggestions on how to find the perfect elder care match for you or your loved one: Word of Mouth – Start by…

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Top 5 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Should Smile

June is National Smile month and Queen City Care would like to spread some smiles! Being a senior citizen comes with its fair share of benefits (and we’re not just talking about Medicare). A wealth of knowledge comes with a certain age and we would like to celebrate that! So for National Smile Month, we’ve…

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