Five Important Things to Know About In-Home Care for Your Aging Parent
Consistent attention to health needs is a main concern with aging relatives. Extra care is needed when 24 hour care is not applicable at the hands of the family. This is where in-home care becomes an option. Professional care is usually the only way to ensure...Bridging the Gap: How to Help Your Aging Parents Who Aren’t Ready for a Nursing Home Yet
The first of the baby boomers reached retirement age in 2011 and according to the AARP, an average of 9,000 boomers join these ranks daily. As many grown children know, transitioning your parent into a nursing home or assisted living is never without its...Top 6 Reasons to Utilize a Medical Alert System in Your Home
Are you considering a medical alert system (also known as PERS devices, as in personal emergency response systems) in your home or the home of a loved one? If so, you may be on the fence about whether one is truly necessary. It’s a fact that a medical alert...Staying Happy as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
When you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, the most important thing to you is their safety and well-being. You will do whatever it takes to achieve these goals. This responsibility, however, wears on you and puts your happiness in jeopardy. They say...Hospital Acquired Infections – Risks and Prevention
Having worked in the hospital for many years, I’m aware of the potential for healthcare acquired infections. The elderly and chronically ill are especially vulnerable. Many of these infections are caused by the devices and procedures that are necessary in order...Connect With Me
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