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A collection of informational articles and resources for clients and their families.
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Post-Operative Care Services including Cosmetic Surgery
Every successful surgical procedure, whether for health or cosmetic reasons, goes beyond the confines of the operating room. In fact, a crucial phase of post-operative recovery starts the moment you step back into the comfort of your home. This period is instrumental in influencing the speed, quality, and overall success of your recovery. Today, we...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
Tips For Caring With Someone With Dementia or Alzheimer’s Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can be a challenging and emotional journey. It is crucial to understand the symptoms and stages of each disease so you can develop a plan of action. Today, we will discuss some of the best tips for caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's so you...
Tips & Guides
Top Hydration Tips For The Elderly
Proper hydration is essential for people of all ages, but it's especially important for the elderly. As we age, our bodies become less efficient at retaining fluids, which can lead to headaches, constipation, fatigue, lethargy, or even more serious conditions like kidney failure. That is why it is so important to practice proper hydration. So...
Health Care Services
What is Skilled Nursing Care?
As you begin your research into long-term care options for yourself or for a loved one, you will likely come across various types of viable care services. One of the more common terms you will come across and may have questions about is skilled nursing care. But what is skilled nursing care and how does...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
Elderly Care Tips For What To Do If Your Parent Refuses Help
Getting older brings on drastic changes to our habits and aspects of our lifestyle, many of which are ingrained in us from youth. And while we all know that getting older is a part of life, it can be more difficult for others to accept–especially when it comes to losing our sense of independence. As...
Home Care Services
Coping With Parkinson’s Diagnosis as a Family
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s can bring up a lot of emotions for you and your loved ones. Feelings of distress, denial, fear, and shock are often the most common when it comes to coping with the diagnosis. Each person experiences stages and emotions in their own order, at their own pace. Remember, everything you feel...
Home Care Services
The Best Caregiver Activities to Engage With Your Patient
Being a caregiver can be a very rewarding experience, but it does not come without challenges. If you are a professional caregiver, you may be more equipped to handle what’s in store for you, but if you are a first-time caregiver or perhaps taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one, you may...
Caregivers, Tips & Guides
How to Keep Track of CHF Weight Monitoring for Patients
Around 5.7 million people in the US live with heart failure. The heart cannot pump enough blood to maintain homeostasis, and your body provides clues that you can manage. Anyone who’s experienced congestive heart failure (CHF) needs to track their weight continuously. Checking weight daily ensures that the patient knows if the body is carrying...
Caregivers
Preparing For After-Surgery Home Care
It doesn’t matter who you are or how old you may be; post-op care is something that we all must think about before our loved ones or we head into surgery. This recovery period will vary from person to person, but for most patients, assistance is needed for days, weeks, or even months following the surgery. In...
Home Care Services
Where To Get Support As A Dementia Caregiver: Incidental, Transitional and 24/7 Caregiving
Caring for an elderly loved one with dementia can be a challenging and stressful time for families. Professional caregivers tend to have a better understanding of dementia and its progression. Still, families need to educate themselves on the different stages of dementia and what resources are available. It’s not easy to watch your loved one...
