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Benefits of Home Health Care

A couple of years ago, a dear friend of mine suffered a devastating stroke. After this sad event took place, my friend was no longer able to properly take care of himself. He couldn’t feed or bathe himself. Sadly, my beloved friend also couldn’t walk. After much discussion, his amazing family members decided not to place my friend in a nursing home. They hired home health care providers to meet his needs. These individuals showed my friend kindness and love while they helped him complete necessary tasks. On this blog, I hope you will discover the benefits of hiring home health care providers to assist a sick family member.

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How A Nursing Assistant Can Help Your Elderly Parent Recover From Surgery At Home

Posted on March 17, 2018

If your elderly parent has had surgery and is planning to recover at home rather than in a nursing home, the doctor may recommend home health care. Different healthcare professionals could come to the home depending on the type of care your parent needs. Nurses, physical therapists, and nursing assistants might all work together to ensure your parent has a speedy recovery. Nursing assistants may do much of the day-to-day work. [Read More]

Is Your Loved One With Alzheimer's Struggling During Meal Times? 3 Strategies To Promote A Healthy Diet

Posted on November 29, 2017

As Alzheimer's disease progresses, many seniors struggle with the basic tasks that are involved with preparing and eating meals. You may notice that they refuse to eat, or they may struggle with remembering the steps of their favorite recipes. Sadly, unaddressed issues during meal time can leave a senior adult vulnerable to dangers such as choking or malnutrition. Use these strategies to ensure that your senior loved one is able to eat and drink comfortably as their Alzheimer's disease progresses. [Read More]

4 Benefits To Hiring A Live-In Caregiver

Posted on February 25, 2017

If you have a loved one who is starting to show signs of needing more assistance with everyday life, it may be time to get additional help to make them more comfortable and safe. While you can provide love and care as friends and family members, sometimes individuals need 24/7 care. This is where a live-in caregiver can be a great benefit for additional help. You may want to consider hiring a caregiver to help with your family member's needs. [Read More]

Finding The Right Place When It Is Time To Consider Assisted Living

Posted on January 17, 2017

There comes a time when everyone begins to age and sometimes with that comes the need for help or support for day to day living. When that happens, there are choices to be made and options to be considered, often by others. Considering the wants and needs of the person who needs the care or help is one of the most important parts of the process.   Choosing the Kind of Facility To Live In [Read More]