How to Support the ALS Community Boomers are called the Greatest Generation, and in our opinion, one of the best defining features of this bunch is that they care about issues, want to learn about them and help when possible. So, we are going to do a quick educational bit about ALS and why it’s Read More
Category: Home Health Care Services
Benefits of Hiring a Hospital Sitter
Hospital experiences, planned or otherwise, can take a toll on the emotional health of patients. Whether dealing with a short overnight stint or a prolonged hospital stay, the natural instinct is for loved ones to act as medical advocates and companions. However, loved ones can’t always be there when they’re needed. Try as one might, Read More
Does Your Path lead to Dementia?
Worrying about Getting Dementia If you are a family caregiver for a parent who has Dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’s not uncommon to worry, “How will I know if I have dementia?” In fact, for some caregivers, it’s a constant fear because we’ve all heard that if someone in your family is diagnosed with dementia, then Read More
Is Mom left alone too long because of your busy schedule?
Whether you care for aging parents or an elder spouse, as a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave an elderly person in your care alone for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day. Will they be safe? Will they wander off? Will they let strangers into the Read More
Pets can help make you happy and improve your health
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – but did you know that pets can, too? That’s right; your furry friends at home do much more than just sleep, look cute, and beg for more food. In fact, there are scientifically proven health benefits that occur when you bring home your newly-adopted puppy or Read More