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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...
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Caring for a loved one can be a full-time job under the most ideal of circumstances. But what happens when the afflicted family member isn’t close by? Years ago, it was common for family members not to stray too far from where they were born and raised. In today’s world, new job opportunities and the...
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Dealing with a loved one afflicted with dementia is an emotional ordeal. At Personal Health Care, we have experience in caring for patients with dementia, including its most common form; Alzheimer’s. We approach each case with individual care and attention to the specific needs of not only our patient, but their family as well. Dementia...
Attention clients and prospective clients, due to the COVID-19 virus, our office is taking appropriate steps to maintain the safety and well-being of our office staff while continuing to provide the level of service our clients have come to expect. As we transition to working remotely, we will be making every effort to answer all phone calls, however, in the event you are asked to leave a message, please do so. We will be returning all calls promptly. Our Caregivers will remain providing care as they are essential employees per the Governor.