I always knew there would come a time when my mother needed "a little extra help" performing her daily activities, but when the time came, it was very stressful trying to decide what was best for her. She has a mobility problem and a few other ailments that are thankfully responding well to medication. We decided to try home health care before we thought about asking her to move into a nursing facility. We weren't sure if she would cooperate with the caregiver, but to our surprise, every time we visit she talks about how much she loves "her helpers!" I know there are many other families out there with aging loved ones who need all the support they can get, so I decided to create an informative blog all about home health care. I have learned so much and continue to learn and hope my knowledge can help you!
Posted on: 26 February 2021
Spending days caring for a parent or another relative, you might be starting to think you need help. However, you might be torn about whether you need someone to step in for a few hours a week or whether to make a bigger commitment to in-home care for your relative. How do you make the decision that in-home care is best for both you and the relative you're caring for?
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Posted on: 3 December 2020
While most people think of hospice as a place where people go in their last days to receive care, that's not all hospice is. In fact, you can arrange to get hospice services at home. You can also arrange to get hospice services well before the final days or weeks of someone's life. Hospice services can help in a variety of situations, even if the end isn't imminent. So, what are some of the services you can get if hospice does come to your house to help you and your family members during a difficult time?
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Posted on: 15 September 2020
As loved ones age, they are often no longer able to care for themselves at home. This leaves their family members with the responsibility of finding professionals who can ensure they are properly cared for as needed. While nursing home facilities do provide full-time care to the elderly, this is not the only option for providing care to aging loved ones. Many companies offer in-home 24/7 care services that allow patients to continue to reside in their own homes.
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Posted on: 29 July 2020
Taking care of your loved ones later in life is a fantastic thing to do. This is certain to be appreciated by them and may improve your quality of life. It's likely you have several obligations each day to meet, and this could make it impossible to always be there when necessary. Relying on the assistance of an elder home care provider to help in this situation is essential.
1. Do household chores
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