Seniors
A home care aide or home health aide provides for individuals who are physically or mentally disabled or face chronic health issues like Alzheimer’s or Dementia. They also provide medical care and assistance for the elderly who aren’t necessarily ready to move into an assisted living facility or who want to stay at home. In the beginning stages some [...]
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After the age of 65, the mind begins to diminish in most people. It is such a widespread occurrence that almost 10% of the people over 65 and more than 1/2 of people 85 and older experience some kind of memory loss. Dementia is the general name for any kind of age-related forgetfulness as well [...]
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Attention Caregivers – Read This Before Working Direct I know a CNA/caregiver with years of experience – let’s call her Jody. Jody is a wonderfully compassionate caregiver who has worked for us with several elderly patients. Because I would feel absolutely comfortable sending her to my own mothers house, her value to my company Home [...]
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Tragically I’ve seen Alzheimer’s – in patients, in friends, in family members. It’s an insidious disease that steals everything. It takes who a person is and was and leaves only a shell. I have dedicated myself to doing my small part to eradicate this illness. As you know by now, I’m in the home health [...]
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By now you know that Home Care Extraordinaire is a family owned home care agency that was founded because of our own experience with sick parents and grand-parents. Alzheimer’s Disease has profoundly effected our family and we are dedicated to keeping seniors in the comfortable surroundings of their own homes for as long as possible. [...]
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We have spent the better part of the last three days interviewing prospective caregivers. It’s one of our most important jobs and the one if done correctly can pay huge dividends for our patients. The whole process got me to thinking – What are the most important traits to look for in a caregiver. Here is our consensus shortlist: [...]
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As the ridiculous debt debate rages in Washington I, like most American’s, sit bewildered that our elected leaders hold politics above the good of the American people, the good of party above the good of ”The People”. Most of us know that government spending is out of control. One thing is clear – playing chicken with grandma’s social security [...]
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