As we all get older, it gets harder and harder to move, but most are likely to retain their independence until quite late in life. You can buy and install several devices in your home so that your loved one can still feel safe and independent. If you want your loved one to be able … Read more
It is often said that laughter is the best medicine. But how can we create laughter in a setting of 24hr nursing care at home? It can be a challenge, but it is not impossible to encourage your patients. Providing private nurse home care can have positives in this area, as you work in the … Read more
When caring for this type of patient. There can be a lot of items on your to-do list. You are expected to act as a normal caregiver and as a fill-in for the patient when they are having an off day and struggle to remember things, such as taking their medications. Add these things in … Read more
Now that vaccines are being readily distributed and states are lifting restrictions, it can be straightforward to begin backing off on the precautions you have taken as a home care provider. It can be tempting to lessen the amount of caution you use, but it could also be detrimental to the patients who require personal … Read more
Working as a home care provider can be a challenge at times. Whether you are doing 24hr nursing care at home or are working as one of many in-home care providers assigned by a personal home care agency, the opportunity to overexert yourself is ever-present. How To Identify Burnout How do you know if you … Read more
Most family members have a hard time when their loved one is medically ill, having mobility issues, or having memory issues and can’t do much to help or don’t think to seek help from home care agencies. A lot of them seem to try to take care of their loved ones on their own until … Read more
Home health care is not as expensive as it is when it comes to hiring in-home help. Everyone assumes that it is costly because it is a luxury rather than a necessity in some people’s eyes. When it is more of a necessity and need than sending your loved one to a nursing home, which … Read more
Every family has its own unique home care needs, and finding the right provider for your loved one can often feel overwhelming. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some essential details to consider during your search for a home health care provider, as well as a brief overview of the services offered by TLC Home … Read more
As nursing homes become a place where no one wants to send their loved ones, home health care workers have come to save the day. RN’s, CNA’s, etc., are leaving their hospital or nursing home jobs to work within the homes with the elderly. They feel it is a more important job, compassionate than working … Read more
Now, more than ever, home health nurses are needed. There are many areas nationwide that are experiencing the impact of the lack of nurses they have, not only in hospitals but also in the homes. Due to the pandemic, many elderly adults stay home rather than seeking professional medical help or admitting themselves to nursing … Read more