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When you have an elderly or special needs person living in your home, your days can seem to go on forever. Even though the days feel long, you feel that there simply aren't enough hours in the day to take care of everything you need to in a 24 hour period and have time left to take care of yourself. It is easy to run yourself ragged when you have someone depending on you. One thing I found to be my saving grace is the home care service that I hired to help me with my husband. Find out what a home care service can do to help you through these difficult days here on my blog.

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The Benefits of Getting In-Home Care for Your Loved One
1 March 2024

As our loved ones age, they may need long-term car …

Unveiling the Services Offered by Senior Home Care
11 October 2023

Senior home care services have emerged as an essen …

Home Healthcare Services For Diabetic Managment
14 June 2023

If you have diabetes, it is essential that you mai …

Why Elderly Hospice Care Is Important For Your Loved One
18 April 2023

Hospice care is a term that's often associated wit …

Learn Why In-Home Care For The Elderly Can Be A Great Option
23 January 2023

There are a lot of families out there that struggl …

What Should You Know About Home Health Care And Hospital Readmission?

13 November 2015
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If your spouse, parent, or other close loved one has recently been released from a lengthy hospital stay to recover in the privacy of his or her own home, you may be worried about taking over caregiving duties that were performed by trained physicians and nurses just a few days prior. How can you be certain you're doing the right thing, and what should you do to prevent your loved one from needing to be readmitted to the hospital? Read More 

Need A Home Health Care Professional? Do Your Homework

13 November 2015
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If your parent is struggling to care for themselves but they want to be at home and you don't want to put them into an assisted living facility, an in home care service is best. There are a lot of benefits your parent will have to being at home where they are comfortable, and they can still get the care they need. You'll want to talk with your parent's insurance provider to see what home health care companies are covered with the policy, and then get some background information on all of the companies. Read More 

Choosing The Best Care For Your Aging Parent

9 November 2015
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If you have noticed your elderly parent is having some difficulty in performing tasks around the home that had never given them trouble in the past, you may be concerned about their well-being when they are on their own without anyone there to assist them. This is often a time where you may question whether to have your parent move to a nursing home or assisted living facility, or whether to hire help to come to their home. Read More 

5 Tips For Caring For An Alzheimer’s Patient

6 November 2015
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Alzheimer's disease affects 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association, and can be very devastating to witness. If one of your loved ones suffers from Alzheimer's, you may not know what to do. Although you can't cure your family member's Alzheimer's, you can make sure he is as comfortable as possible. Here are five helpful tips for caring for an Alzheimer's patient:   Limit Choices A person with Alzheimer's disease has trouble processing information, so giving him too many choices can overwhelm him. Read More 

Three Things For You To Know As The New Caregiver Of An Elderly Loved One

3 November 2015
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If you are taking on the role of caregiver to an elderly person you care about, you might not be prepared for all of the responsibilities caregiving entails. Here are some things you need to know in order to provide effective care without becoming overwhelmed. You Can Help Them Maintain Control One of the most difficult things for someone who needs help is to maintain a sense of control over their life. Read More