The transition from living independently to receiving assistance can be difficult for both family caregivers and those who require care. Yet when you consider alternatives such as assisted living or nursing care, home care may prove to be the most empowering decision. Is home care the right choice for you? Consider the following points as…
How Home Care Affects Family Caregivers
If you’ve been the one caring for an aging family member, it can be difficult when you realize that you need the help of a home care agency. Perhaps you came to this conclusion when caring for your loved one began to put a strain on your marriage, your career, or your ability to care…
The Baywood Mission
Home is where the heart is. Home is a place of rest and rejuvenation. For many, the transition of moving away from a place of comfort at a time of difficulty can be very stressful. What if a senior in need of health care could choose to live at home indefinitely, without ever having to…
Putting Clients’ Home Care Needs First
In the latest edition of Caring Magazine, Shelle Womble, Senior Director of ResCare HomeCare, discusses the importance of excellent customer service in the realm of home care. She writes, “Unlike in a product-based market, people aren’t quick to sacrifice quality customer service to save a few bucks when it comes to caring for themselves or…
The Importance of Caregiver Continuity
According to a recent study by SAGE Publications, individuals who have high levels of continuity when it comes to home health care aides have a much greater likelihood of improvement in their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) than those with the lowest levels of continuity. In fact, as highlighted by Home Health Care News, the…