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New Dementia Specialist Certification

2023-10-25T19:18:29+00:00October 25th, 2023|Caregivers, Medical Conditions, Seniors|

We are excited to announce our new Dementia Specialist program and congratulate our first four team members to achieve this designation: Ariana Brown, Angel Saulsberry, Amika Wilson and Jennifer Zhao. Despite the rising incidence of dementia, many professional caregivers never receive formal training on the topic. All Full Heart Home Care caregivers receive foundational dementia [...]

4 Reasons to Start Home Care Now

2023-08-18T16:33:31+00:00August 18th, 2023|Aging, Companion Care, Personal Care, Senior Safety, Seniors|

An Ounce of Prevention Delaying the start of in-home care can sometimes lead to incidents that result in seniors needing significantly more help much sooner than they otherwise would. A couple of days of light assistance now can help prevent or postpone the need for more intensive care. A part-time caregiver can help by: Performing [...]

How To Help a Loved One Nearing the End of Life

2023-06-20T16:08:21+00:00June 20th, 2023|Aging, Caregivers, Hospice, Personal Care, Seniors|

If you’re wondering how best to help a loved one nearing the end of life, start with this universal truth: we all want to avoid pain and suffering. People will have varying preferences about end-of-life care, but virtually everyone wishes to be free of pain and discomfort. Hospice Care We encourage everyone who [...]

Hearing Aid Help: A Resource Guide for Seniors

2022-01-25T17:29:49+00:00January 25th, 2022|Aging, Medical Conditions, Seniors|

Can you hear me now? According to the Hearing Health Foundation, roughly half of people over age 75 have severe hearing loss, and only about one-third of those use hearing aids. Hearing loss might seem like nothing more than a nuisance, but research has revealed links to increased risk of falls, cognitive decline and other [...]

Full Heart Home Care In The News

2022-01-13T23:27:56+00:00January 13th, 2022|Caregivers, Pandemic, Seniors|

Did you catch the local news this evening? The fine folks at Fox 5 Atlanta ran a piece on the home care (and healthcare and...) staffing shortages, including parts of an interview we filmed last month. Here's the accompanying article: Click Here. If you are a licensed CNA - or have experience and are interested [...]

Travel the World Without Leaving Home

2021-01-27T01:30:51+00:00January 27th, 2021|Aging, Caregivers, Companion Care, Pandemic, Personal Care, Seniors|

Yes, you can travel the world without leaving home! With the click of a mouse and a little bit of imagination, you can explore destinations all across the globe. If you are stuck at home and the scenery is becoming a bit stale, treat yourself to an adventure courtesy of a variety of global attractions [...]

Get Out and About

2020-07-16T15:52:03+00:00July 16th, 2020|Companion Care, Pandemic, Seniors|

You probably haven't felt free to get out and about lately, but we've rounded up a handful of local opportunities for fun without much risk of spreading germs! Grab your mask (just in case) and hand sanitizer, and head out for a little old-fashioned summertime fun. Be sure to dress appropriately for Atlanta heat and [...]

Is This Normal?

2020-07-10T19:51:24+00:00July 10th, 2020|Aging, Personal Care, Seniors|

How to Tell the Difference Between Normal Aging and a Potential Health Problem Aging isn't always fun, but always remember it beats the alternative of not aging! While everyone's bodies change, different people will experience changes at different times, largely dependent upon some combination of genetics and lifestyle factors. You'll likely find yourself wondering, "is [...]

Can We Compare COVID-19 to the Flu?

2020-05-15T20:35:12+00:00May 15th, 2020|Aging, Caregivers, Medical Conditions, Seniors|

Some people have downplayed the seriousness of COVID-19 by comparing it to influenza (the flu). They wonder why we have to take such dramatic precautions for this pandemic, when we accept the flu as a perennial and inevitable part of life. Doesn’t the flu kill more people than COVID-19? While the total number of people [...]

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