- Understanding Home Health Care Challenges

Does Your Loved One Take Prescriptions For Chronic Pain? 3 Strategies To Decrease The Risk Of Falls Posed By Their Medications

23 January 2018
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Pain management often involves prescription medications in the senior years. While modern medicine has made it easier to keep your loved one comfortable, many prescription painkillers come with risks. Side effects, such as dizziness and fatigue, can make it more likely that your loved one could experience a fall-related injury. As their family caregiver, you can use these strategies to keep them safe from potential side effects caused by their pain medication. Read More

5 Ways You Can Help A Caregiver

24 December 2017
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Caregiving is a difficult task, and you are sure to notice the toll it takes on a loved one. Even with the availability of in-home care services, many people opt to care for their loved ones themselves. If you are looking for a fantastic way to help out a loved one, these techniques will help you provide assistance that matters. 1. Find Respite Care Respite care is one service available to caregivers who need help providing for a loved one. Read More

5 Tips To Take Care Of Yourself As A Caretaker

16 October 2017
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Being a caretaker for a loved one is an important task. You're making a difference in the life of your family member or friend by being there for them during their time of need. While this is an essential need, you can only provide care if you also take care of yourself. It's important that you give yourself love and care and don't overwork yourself. Keep reading to learn some helpful tips to better care for yourself as a caretaker: Read More

Three In-Home Care Services That Can Prevent Your Loved One From Getting Depressed

6 October 2017
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Approximately 6 million senior Americans suffer from depression, and there are many reasons why that is. Poor health, dying friends and family members, and a loss of independence can all negatively impact an older person's mental health. While medication and lifestyle changes can help improve your senior loved one's state of mind, here are three in-home care services that may also be beneficial: Grooming and Hygiene As people age, it can become more and more difficult for them to take care of themselves. Read More

Three Ways Home Care Assistance Can Help Primary Caregivers

4 September 2017
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Being the primary caregiver for a loved one can sometimes feel like a full-time job, and balancing your care-giving responsibilities with your work and family life can also be overwhelming at times. Home care services can help to fill in for you while you handle those other roles. Here are a few services your home care service can provide for your loved one and for you. Housekeeping Whether your loved one lives with you or you visit daily to provide care, housekeeping chores can take up precious time. Read More

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I have always been one of those people who is fiercely independent, which is one of the reasons I struggled so much to live with the fact that I had a debilitating medical condition. I was worried about being able to complete my normal daily routine, and sure enough, I found that it was pretty hard to clean my house, take care of my kids, and work with a serious health problem. Fortunately, home health care made it possible for me to enjoy life--regardless of my ongoing condition. Check out this blog for great information about understanding home health care challenges.