A new year provides many opportunities to make a fresh start. If you are currently caring for a loved one and finding yourself in need of additional assistance and support, consider the numerous ways that home care can help you and your family. We at Baywood are here for you. If you are already using…
Coordinating Memory Care from a Distance
If your loved one is struggling with dementia and you are not nearby to provide regular assistance, the challenges of helping from afar can seem overwhelming. As noted in a June 2013 Caring article by Verna Benner Carson, managing your loved one’s health care, finances, safety and nutrition is no easy feat, especially if you…
Putting the “Care” in Home Care
Baywood knows that adjusting to home care can be a transition. The ability to remain in one’s home is a true gift, yet many feelings can arise in the process, including a sense of independence lost. That’s why we at Baywood Home Care in MN empower our clients and their families by offering unparalleled service. Today…
Home Care for the Holidays
The holidays are a festive, magical time. Yet when a loved one is receiving care at home, he or she may find this time of the year to be challenging. Older adults struggling with health issues may feel gloomy during the winter months, and the holidays may be a reminder that the festive mood surrounding…
How Home Care Can Help You Save Money
Let’s face it—most people prefer to age at home rather than be admitted to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Home care has undeniable advantages, including the fact that it offers the chance to be surrounded by familiar people, pets and items. This familiarity can be particularly beneficial to patients in need of memory…
Adjusting to Home Care
There’s a wealth of online resources and articles for individuals adjusting to life in nursing care. Yet very few acknowledge the adjustment involved in seeking the help of a home health care provider. Sure, when home care is involved, a person can enjoy the convenience of health care from the comfort of home, but there…
The Importance of Quality Memory Care
According to the World Alzheimer Report 2013 titled “Journey of Caring: An analysis of long-term care for dementia,” more than 35 million people worldwide live with dementia. That number is projected to more than triple by 2050. Not to mention, around half of all older people in need of personal care are struggling with dementia….
The Search for a Compatible Caregiver
Finding a compatible caregiver for a loved one is not a task to be taken lightly. Especially if you are the one used to caring for your beloved family member or friend, it can be difficult to line up another caregiver with the same level of patience and dedication. After all, how can a stranger…
Five Common Questions About Home Care
If you are researching home care options, you are likely in the middle of a time consuming process filled with many big decisions. You want the best level of care, but you need to make sure it fits your budget. If you are arranging care for a loved one, you want to ensure that he…
The Importance of Self Care When Caring for Others
If you live in the same city as an aging loved one, you may be caring for that individual in your spare time. Whether you help coordinate quality home health care or you run errands for your loved one, the time and energy you spend helping to meet his or her needs requires your energy…