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Long-term care is expensive. According to a recent report from the AARP, the median cost for a private room in a nursing home in the United States now exceeds $100,000 per year. While home health care can often be less expensive than that, paying for any type of long-term care can still put a tremendous...
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Home health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 5 million patients receive home health care services each year. Further, CNBC reports that the need for home health services is expected to grow dramatically over the...
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Many people (incorrectly) believe dementia and Alzheimer’s disease describe the same condition. In fact, you may even hear these terms used interchangeably. While there are important similarities, dementia and Alzheimer’s are different. If your elderly family member or aging loved one is currently suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any other similar condition, it is crucial...
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Person Health Care is pleased to announce we have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations like Personal Health Care measure, assess and improve performance. The Commission’s Gold...
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If you’re tired of always receiving the same kind of treatment when looking for home nursing care in Philadelphia, you’re not alone. Perhaps one of your parents is getting older or becoming ill, and you simply cannot stand the thought of letting your loved one’s quality of life fall into the wrong, uncaring hands? Then...
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where it was imperative for you to accomplish a certain task, but you couldn’t due to an illness or an injury? Perhaps it was a tremendous challenge for you to just get out of bed and take care of your basic physiological needs? Do you still remember...
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The holidays can be a stressful time under the most ideal circumstances. However, if you are charged with caring for a child with special needs, the pressure can mount. With holiday shopping, travel, and other events to plan; it can seem overwhelming. Consider the following if you are struggling to keep up this holiday season....
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“I believe there is a solution.” That was what Bill Gates said in a recent interview with CNN. He was talking about Alzheimer’s, and what’s more; he put money on it. The software magnate made headlines recently when he announced a $50 million personal investment he is making to The Dementia Discovery Fund. The fund...
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The holiday season is filled with laughter, joy, family, and hopefully fun. It can also be a time of stress, packed schedules, last-minute shopping, cooking, hectic travel plans, and more. For seniors, the holidays can also be a source of happiness as well as depression. Holidays may conjure a wealth of emotions for anyone. For...
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A career in nursing is incredibly rewarding on many fronts. However, many nurses are employed in hospital or private doctor’s offices. While these are fine avenues, there are other opportunities that are available to both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). For nurses looking to escape the long hours of hospital work or...