A recent article in Caring magazine cites a crucial 2011 AARP study. The finding: Over 80% of seniors reported that being able to remain in their home as they age is extremely important to them. And why wouldn’t it be? Home is a place of comfort, peace and independence. Being removed from this familiar setting…
No Service Is Too Small
Your loved one has gotten to the point at which he or she is unable to live at home independently. Perhaps certain tasks such as household chores have become too difficult to handle. Maybe transportation is now an issue, and it’s getting hard for your family member to stay active in the community and visit…
The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
The transition to nursing home care can be a difficult, disorienting process. Perhaps you or your loved one is unable to live at home independently for the foreseeable future, or maybe a brief recovery period is involved. Regardless of the circumstances, there are alternatives to nursing home care, such as 24-hour home care (also called…
Home Care Benefits Clients with Chronic Conditions
According to a January 2013 article in Caring magazine, the magazine of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, “More than 25 percent of Americans now have two or more chronic conditions that require ongoing medical care and make it hard for them to have independent lives.” Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and…
Remaining at Home Can Be a Reality
A recent Gizmag article reveals that researchers from the Munich University of Technology (TUM) have made great strides in simplifying life for elderly individuals wishing to remain at home. In fact, these researchers from the Human Ambient Technologies Lab at TUM have created a “wonderwall” that assists the elderly with a range of everyday tasks,…
The Importance of Quality Care Management
Care management is a crucial component of exceptional home health care. When it comes to finding the right home care for seniors, clients and their families should understand the importance of routine care management tasks such as checking vital signs, and monitoring areas like blood sugar, blood pressure and weight records. In addition, care management…
The Benefits of Agency Home Care
Are you searching for premium home care? If you or a loved one needs assistance at home, you may be wondering how to find the highest quality care available. Should you hire an independent home health aide or should you go with an agency? In a recent Market Watch article, Kristen Gerencher sheds some light…
Home Health Care Is on the Rise
A recent Home Health Care News article points to the rising demand for home medical supplies. In fact, this piece by John Yedinak spotlights a report by Freedonia, which claims that the world demand for home medical equipment is expected to rise 7% each year and reach $28 billion in 2016. A variety of factors…
Finding the Right Home Care for Your Loved One
If you’ve been caring for a loved one, the thought of others taking over the job you do so well can be overwhelming. Will a home care provider understand your loved one as well as you do? Will the provider be as kind, patient and compassionate as you are? Will your loved one be comfortable…
Memory Care for Seniors
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The disease presents many challenges, but it’s important to remember that dementia can appear in other forms as well. In fact, memory loss comes in many stages and types. As mentioned in a recent article by Parentgiving, individuals who have difficulty with…