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As a home care nurse it goes without saying that one of the “perks” of the job is that you can devote all your time and energy to that one patient; ensuring individualized attention and care. As a result of this, it’s easy to see how quickly you become attached to your patients and their …
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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who is hard of hearing and only become frustrated halfway through because no matter what you try they do not hear you? Our elderly caregivers in Phildelphia take care of several elderly clients who are hard of hearing and we can find it difficult to speak to …
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Two Million adults older than 65 are treated for falls and their related injuries. This works out to be 1 in 3 adults 65 and older were treated for falls and for every 10 years after 65 the risks increase. We often find in the home care industry that if we can prevent our clients …
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As we age certain daily activities become a little more challenging and there is more time for socializing. A companion caregiver is able to provide transportation for shopping, errands, social events and provide a sense of security and someone to talk with. Companionship care is usually the first step in the care spectrum of care …
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For many families who care for loved ones there comes a time where they need a break. The break could be a couple hours a few times a week to a month or two. There are two types of respite services in-home respite and out of home respite. Out-of-home respite includes adult day programs, caregiver …
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Part II: Home Health Aides: Liability & Expertise As you may recall, Personal Health Care launched Part I in the blog series, “Navigating the World of Home Health Care, in early February 2014. This blog discussed the concerns a caregiver may have when exploring the cost of a home health aide or home health agency. …
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One of the leading causes of hospital admissions for the elderly is mismanagement of medication. Either taking too many prescribed medications or forgetting to take any at all. Personal Health Care provides medication set up and reminders to a number of elderly clients as part of our home care service. We assist our clients with …
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Late stage or end stage Alzheimer’s can be the most challenging stage with round the clock care usually necessary as the disease progressive. This stage can last anywhere from several weeks to several years. This stage is where loved-one’s may look into homecare 24/7 or look into moving there loved one into a facility. The symptoms …
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The middle stage of Alzheimer’s tends to be the longest stage of Alzheimer’s and its during this time that the role and responsibilities increase on the caregiver. The Alzheimer’s patient will experience difficulty with words, become confused, difficulty performing routine tasks, and become more agitated. One of the biggest things for a caregiver to do during …
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