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 [...]
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 [...]
Our population's makeup is shifting rapidly, with Americans over 65 being the fastest growing age group. As more seniors begin to need assistance due to disability, chronic conditions or normal aging, more home care agencies are being created to help these individuals remain in their own homes. The Department of Community Health (DCH), which regulates [...]
A multitude of organizations have been studying the impact of social factors on individuals’ health and wellness, with a focus on the negative impact of social isolation on one’s overall wellbeing. We might be tempted to assume that all older adults become isolated and lonely as a normal part of aging, or that isolation doesn’t [...]
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