End of Life Care Advocate With the ever-changing nature of the health care industry, a new type of professional is emerging – end of life care advocates. When a person is approaching the end of their life because of age or battling a disease, there are so many decisions to be made with life-changing implications. With that said, there are times when one’s mental state or inability to have a family member around doesn’t present an atmosphere for sound decision-making. So who do you turn to? End of Life Care […] Read Full Article »
When it is Time to Pursue Home Health Care
When it is Time to Pursue Home Health Care There are plenty of emotions when parents and family members get older and need additional home health needs. It is hard for both the person who needs help and the family that sees this need. Typically, the person in question at times does not want to admit that they need help. After being self-sufficient for one’s entire life, it is challenging to ask for help with care to complete normal daily activities. The truth is that the need for additional help […] Read Full Article »
Senior Activities to Stay Involved
Senior Activities to Stay Involved As you and your loved ones continue to age, it is important to be involved to stay physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. There are many ways to do that whether you are receiving home health care or residing in assisted living around the country, especially in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Boca Raton. The first place to go to find activities designed for seniors is the public library. Many times, the library will have event calendars for a month or two at a time with […] Read Full Article »
Encouraging Family Members
Encouraging Family Members While this blog is committed to informing readers about relevant home health topics, I wanted to take an opportunity to encourage families who have a loved one in home health or assisted living. My grandfather is currently in assisted living to help rehabilitate him after a scary incident that took him from normal life to holding on to his life in ICU. While the details of the incident are long, I know the story is probably very familiar for many of you. Everything is always fine – […] Read Full Article »
Tips For The Family Caregiver
Tips For The Family Caregiver When a parent gets older and can no longer live independently, many families elect an established sibling to take them into their home. Rather than putting them into an assisted living facility, people find this option more ideal financially and emotionally for the loved one. With that said, it is a lot of stress on the family caregiver. They must adjust their lives and their career. In some situations, the caregiver must be with that person full-time. While the caregiver loves their family member, the […] Read Full Article »
Preventing Falls At Home
Preventing Falls At Home Getting older is a part of life – no one can avoid this truth. As our bodies and bones age, we are at an increased risk of serious injury even with the simplest of stumbles or falls. So how do we guard ourselves against these types of accidents? Use non-slip mats for slippery floors or areas near water such as bathrooms, kitchens and garages Use bath mats in the shower and bath tub and consider installing rails for easier entry and exit Move pieces of furniture or […] Read Full Article »