As I was seeking dementia care homes near me, I began wondering how I was going to find a home care provider that was able to keep their emotions in check. I knew it would be difficult being a healthcare worker, but I did not want the emotions of the job to cloud judgment or … Read more
No matter the position in which you serve professionally or personally, communication will always be essential. It can be a challenge when working in-home care for seniors to communicate fluently with everyone involved. Sometimes, generational gaps can get in the way and cloud our understanding of one another. It can feel as though we are … 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
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
Caregiver Wanted: Because over 5,000,000 people in the United States currently are impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, there is a great need for successful dementia caregivers. If you or someone you know is caring for an individual impacted by dementia, follow these tips to become a better dementia caregiver. Caring for someone with dementia is … 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
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
As we all know, going to the hospitals these days is not a reasonable, attainable solution for people who are suffering from many ailments. Many people at home are too afraid of going to the hospital due to the pandemic, or they just got out of the hospital because of COVID-19 and need at-home treatment … Read more
Hospitals, everyone thinks, are where most nurses need to be, especially with what is going on in our country today, but they are not the only medical industry places that need help. With a shortage of nurses, people who need help at home are struggling to do daily activities. Yes, becoming a hospital nurse is … Read more