{"id":383405,"date":"2026-10-14T17:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caringseniorservice.com\/galesburg\/?p=383405"},"modified":"2026-10-14T17:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:02:29","slug":"helping-caroline-thrive-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caringseniorservice.com\/galesburg\/news\/helping-caroline-thrive-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Caroline Thrive at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline and Evi\u2019s story is a perfect example of how Caring Senior Service truly makes life simpler for families.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Caroline\u2019s twin sister moved into a nursing home, Caroline, who has mild dementia, was left living alone. Her nephew, Matt, knew he needed support to ensure she remained safe, cared for, and able to continue enjoying life at home. 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