If you are trying to convince one or both of your parents to accept help, you are not alone. We encounter families facing this challenge all the time. Perhaps the most rewarding part of helping people get over this hurdle is seeing adult children spending quality time with their parents [...]
Many people ask if they should use a home care agency or hire an independent caregiver. While there are pros and cons to both, the scales tip easily toward using an agency for most people in most cases. As the owner of a home care agency, my objectivity may be limited, but I’ll share the [...]
There is no shortage of companies offering home care services in and around Atlanta. And while most offer similar companion and personal care services, some deliver vastly different experiences than others. The “what” may look similar across many companies, but the “how” makes all the difference. So how do you know which companies will provide [...]
Caring for someone with dementia is difficult at every stage, but the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia often present the greatest challenges for family members and caregivers. While some disease processes are highly predictable and produce relatively uniform symptoms that can be managed with proven solutions, every person’s experience with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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