08 September 2010 ~ Comments Off

Drug Interactions and Seniors #2

Drug interactions may land you in the hospital. Common signs and symptoms of drug interactions are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, light-headedness, unsteady gait, racing heart and confusion, to name a few. More critical reactions are toxicity, increased potency, decreased effectiveness or absorption. Professional caregivers are trained to recognize minute changes in a person’s condition that are [...]

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23 July 2010 ~ Comments Off

Your Home Health Agency and Emergency Planning

Home health agencies assist during emergencies and are required to have emergency plans on file for each and every client served. 1.  The emergency plan offers individuals the choice of having caregivers assist them throughout the storm, or staying with family or friends. 2.  If living in an evacuation area, the location each person will [...]

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07 May 2010 ~ Comments Off

Live In Help – A simplified Solution for a Complex Problem

12) Live In Help – A simplified Solution for a Complex Problem When a person is discharged from a hospital or rehab facility to the home, full time care is needed for a few days to several weeks, depending on the patients rate of recovery. Live in help is very economical and a wise choice [...]

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