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  • 3 Essential Things To Look For When Choosing A Home Healthcare Service

    When a family member needs some extra help or support at home, home healthcare may be the best solution. A dedicated caregiver can assist with a wide range of daily activities, including dressing, bathing, preparing meals, and administering medication. However, it's important to pick the right home healthcare service to ensure that your loved one's needs are met in a safe manner. Due diligence is imperative as you research the ideal option for you and your family. [Read More]

  • Insight To Help Plan For And Arrange In-Home Care Services

    Home health care and in-home care are important services that are available to help a family member transition from a hospital or rehab center to their own home. And when your family member wants to remain in their home around familiar surroundings, hiring an in-home care service is the perfect solution, as you can hire a certified and trained individual who has the knowledge and expertise you need to help your loved one. [Read More]

  • 5 Signs Your Loved One May Need A Live-In Home Care Aide

    As people age, it may become more difficult for them to perform activities that were once so simple. If your loved one is getting up there in age, you may wonder if you should arrange for a live-in home care aide to come help them.  Here are some signs your family member may benefit from a live-in home care aide. Difficulty Managing Medications It is not uncommon for elderly people to take multiple medications every day. [Read More]

  • Does Your Parent Have Late-Stage Alzheimer's? 2 Tips To Care For Them At Home

    If you have a parent that has late-stage Alzheimer's, you already know it can be challenging to take care of them. To help you and anyone else in your family, below are two tips so your parent will be comfortable and you will feel much better.  Taking Care of Them at Home Keeping your parent home will be good for them as long as you can take proper care of them. It can get very difficult as your parent will not be able to take care of their personal needs. [Read More]

  • How Hospice Care Helps Veterans Injured After a Lifetime of Service

    The military can provide a rewarding career for those who stick with it but can also be a problem for others. For example, severe injuries in the line of battle may plaque a person for life and make it hard for them to stay happy and healthy. However, hospice care can help those who are suffering and who need treatment late in life.  Veteran Injuries May Make Later Life a Challenge [Read More]

  • In-Home Nurses Help Those Who Lose A Loved One Late In Life

    In the modern world of heavy divorce rates, it can be hard to imagine people staying married for their whole lives. However, a large number of people do stay together for long times and may end up devastated and uncertain when their loved one passes. Those in this situation may need special help to stay focused on their life, such as the help of an in-home nursing expert. The Death of a Spouse Can Be Devastating [Read More]

  • Signs It's Time for In-Home Senior Care for Your Spouse with Alzheimer's Disease

    Having a spouse who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's is a tough situation, and you will no doubt want to be their primary caregiver for as long as you possibly can. As much as you would like to do everything for your other half, there will likely come a time when in-home senior care will become necessary. How do you know when that time has come? Here are some of the signs it's time for in-home senior care for your spouse. [Read More]

  • In Need Of Some Help At Home? How Senior Home Care Services Can Help

    As you get older, you can't do everything that you used to do. Many tasks that seemed simple when you were younger end up taking a lot more energy and effort. Needing assistance and help is nothing to be ashamed of; it is a natural part of the aging process. Although it is great when your family can step in and provide the extra assistance you need, that is not always possible. [Read More]

  • The Dangers Of Malnutrition In Seniors And How Senior Home Care Can Help

    Aging in place means seniors are able to live in the place of their choice; it allows seniors to remain in the home and the community they have lived in for years. Familiarity and comfort are essential for helping seniors maintain their quality of life, but it is important to keep in mind that with aging also come difficulties. Senior nutrition is one of the most common concerns many families have for their senior loved ones who are living alone. [Read More]

  • Why Home Nursing Is Better Than Hospital Nursing For Elderly Parents

    If you have a parent that's ailing from a condition that recently hospitalized them, you probably have a choice on your hands. People who are well enough to leave the hospital but not well enough to be left home alone to care for themselves can either be put in a nursing facility, or you can hire a nurse to come to them. Here's why the latter is always better. Familiar Environment [Read More]