Prevention can’t be stressed enough! As we get older, our energy and strength aren’t what they used to be, and we need a little extra help. It is a good idea to find a home health agency to come into the home to give some assistance early on. Home health aides can assist with activities [...]
Medicare will generally only cover skilled care needs. Skilled care includes licensed RN’s and LPN’s who provide skilled services such as wound care or injections, and physical,occupational and speech therapists. Don’t limit your loved ones care! Home health aides will assist with activities of daily living such as showering, dressing, transfers, toileting, walking, cooking etc. [...]
1. Prepare your home for your loved one’s stay. Any equipment that will make your home safer or care easier will be of great value. (shower chair, grab bar, walker etc.) 2. Join a support group. Other experienced caregivers can provide encouragement that no one else can. 3. Seek out the advice of experts. For [...]
7) Lifestyle Clues to Alzheimers: The closer you are to your loved one, the harder it is to look at the problem objectively. It is very difficult to face the life long, progressively worsening problems created by Alzheimer’s and Dementia. It is therefore vitally important to seek outside professional and medical evaluations and assistance. This [...]
