When a person is in the hospital, the main concerns of the family include the physical and mental state, but also the nagging concern regarding medical costs. In recent years, alternatives to hospital care have been introduced and they are mainly home health care and home care. The main difference between home health care and home care is the kind of care that a patient gets. With home health care, professional registered nurses, therapists and medical staff come to the house, whereas with home care, one can hire a caregiver […] Read Full Article »
Top Tips on How to Afford Home Health Care
Home health care can be costly and sometimes insurance cannot cover the bulk of the medical expenses. When this happens, families make allowances, which means there are unmet health care needs that put the patient in a precarious situation. The effects of unmet health care needs can be devastating and include: Tendency to become lonely and depressed Insomnia, sleep and nutrition problems Development of poor hygiene habits An “I don’t care because I don’t matter” attitude, which could mean skipping medication, over or under-dosing Unfortunately, the Affordable Care Act of […] Read Full Article »
How to Help Seniors Beat Depression
Many people of senior age suffer from depression or emotional distress. According to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, depression is a leading cause in a lower quality of life experienced by senior citizens. If you have questions or concerns and would like to improve home life for your loved one, contact The Nurses Guild. They may be able to help in the five areas affected seniors struggle the most. These areas include disability, demands on caregivers, a decline in general, diminished sense of quality of life, and dementia. […] Read Full Article »
Senior Assistance Programs: You Earned it and You Deserve It!
There are so many assistance programs available that specialize in the needs of senior citizens. Many seniors have worked all of their lives and are now ready to sit back, relax, and worry less. There are many resources available through the federal, state and local agencies that will help meet the needs of a fixed budget. There are also programs that are offered by nonprofit organizations that can also provide much-needed assistance. Maybe you are in a financial pickle or just need affordable healthcare options. There are many benefits programs […] Read Full Article »
Tender Touch for Seniors
“About Touch: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a little around” Leo Buscaglia As human beings our need for touch is with us from our infancy to our older years. Sadly, for many seniors, as they age and experience more health concerns, touch is often associated with pain or at the very least, discomfort. Undergoing blood draws or other medical procedures may […] Read Full Article »
Listening from the Heart
To listen fully means to pay close attention to what is being said beneath the words. You listen not only to the “music,” but to the essence of the person speaking. – Peter Senge “Mother, you’ve told me that story hundreds of time.” When a senior hears those words said in a tone of exasperation it can feel like a slap in the face, or at the very least, rejection. The story teller may feel that their memories have no value, and they themselves are unimportant. The reality may be […] Read Full Article »