Tag: home care
Learn How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help Navigate Senior Care
Family care providers know that navigating the process of looking for appropriate care resources for a senior loved one can seem like trying to get across the ocean in a rowboat – blindfolded, and blindsided by the buffeting swells and winds. The likelihood of making it safely to your destination is pretty slim without having […]
Read MoreWhy Staying Positive After a Difficult Diagnosis Can Positively Affect Health
Have you ever felt yourself ramping up to bubble over with unrestrained laughter, at the most ill-timed moment – in a packed elevator, a hushed waiting room, or a religious service? Although there are, obviously, occasions when we must stamp down the silliness, writer Jane Heller says that, “Humor can keep us balanced, even in […]
Read MoreTechnology for Seniors Enables Many to Live at Home with Improved Safety and Wellbeing
Whether you’re looking to tune a guitar, learn a new language, or just add cats’ ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for seniors who choose to age in place, technology may very well be a key component in maximizing safety, comfort, and overall well-being. Take Amazon’s Alexa, for instance. Although […]
Read MoreA New Approach for Chronic Disease Care Management: Let the Patient Take Control
Regarding chronic diseases, older adults are the experts, hands down, with as many as three out of four older persons affected by several conditions that are chronic, call for extensive medical attention, and place limits on activities. With the constant barrage of bloodwork as well as other medical tests, doctors’ appointments and procedures, and medications, […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid Caregiver Injury Risks When Caring for Elderly Parents
While the ultimate goal is always to increase health and safety for the aging adults they love, family caregivers, regrettably, typically wind up compromising their very own health in the process. Believe it or not, an astounding 94% of caregivers in a recently available research study conducted by Ohio State University reported musculoskeletal pain one […]
Read MoreAfter-Stroke Support at Home Provides Positive Results
Each year, almost 800,000 Americans have a stroke. And while most people who have strokes survive, many are left with life-changing aftereffects. Some of the effects may be minor, but others may result in drastic changes in the stroke survivor’s personality, difficulties in the ability to speak, walk or perform everyday activities. A stroke can […]
Read MoreThe Dangerous Link Between Senior Loneliness and Depression and How Home Care Can Help
One of the greatest fears many of us have of aging is the thought of spending long, lonely days, isolated from those we love. And the reality is, as seniors age, the loss of family and friends, and perhaps also the ability to remain as active and mobile as they once were, can add up […]
Read MoreHow the Best Hospitals in Dallas Are Working to Reduce Readmissions
Hospitals are being held to higher standards than ever before. Thanks to healthcare reform, today’s hospitals are under the gun to reduce their patient readmission rates or face some hefty Medicare fines. In an article posted by Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), entitled “Two Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Avoidable Readmissions,” we can see that hospitals […]
Read MoreIs Home Care the Right Choice for Your Loved One? Heaven at Home of Dallas Helps You Decide.
Aging in place is the popular choice for older adults today, and it’s a great way to help older loved ones remain healthy, safe, and independent at home as they age. But is it the best choice for your family? When researching the best care options for your loved one you must consider the level […]
Read MoreFamily Caregiving in the Digital Generation
Need help caring for an older loved one? There’s an app for that! Actually, there are several apps on the market that can make family caregiving a little easier. We’ve compiled some of our favorites that we think will help family caregivers better manage their time and their loved ones’ care.
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