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Whether you are providing care for a loved one or in a paid caregiver position, such a home health aide or a nurse there are certain characteristics that every good caregiver should possess. Just because you care does not make you a good caregiver; here is a list of the top 5 qualities of an …
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Top Ten Summer Safety Tips for Seniors Now that Memorial Day has past and the summer months are upon us it is a great time to review some helpful tips for seniors to beat the heat! Below is a list of the top ten things that seniors can do to stay safe during the summer …
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In writing my experience I hope it will let others know that they are not alone in this process. It is not an easy realization to make and the frustrations along the way are difficult. But they are resources to help, whether it is family, friends, physicians, and social workers. There are many online resources …
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Being a nurse is all about the guts, not the glory! It’s a delicate balance of strength and compassion; knowledge and intuition; kindness and resolution. There are few professions where one minute you may be holding the hand of a patient who is dying while comforting a grief-stricken family; and the next minute be celebrating …
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Personal Health Care participated in the March for Babies walk this past Saturday April 26th at The Lofts at Valley Forge in Valley Forge, PA. This was our 3rd year participating and our most successful walk to date, we have raised $9000 so far with donations still coming in! Our success came from our many …
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Long Term Care can trace its beginnings all the way back to the 12th Century in England. The English built homes for the aging whom could not be supported at home. The shelters gave way to long term care facilities associated with monasteries. The first known institution in the US for the poor and aging was …
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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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