When it comes to the health of their patients who have chronic or long-term illnesses, one of the most difficult problems that physicians and healthcare professionals have to address is medication adherence. Does the patient follow the physician’s instructions when taking their medication? Do they skip medications? Do they take their medication at all? What Read More
Category: Home Care
Caring for Aging Parents: 6 Tips for Overworked Caregivers
Caring for aging parents is challenging, even for those who are well-equipped for the task. The workload is heavy, and it can grind you down if you don’t take care of yourself. In elder care, there is a saying: “Secure your own oxygen mask before helping someone else.” If you’ve ever been on an airplane, Read More
25 Signs a Senior Needs Home Health Care Services
Accepting help as we age is difficult, but if we know the signs, we can be better prepared to offer help when it is necessary. It’s our responsibility, as family and loved ones, to keep watch for these signs when they appear. Here are 25 signs that your senior loved one needs in-home care: Read More
Florida’s Elder Care Problem
Coleman Felts liked to talk to people. At Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Miami, residents knew him for only eight days, but in that short amount of time, they knew he liked to talk. He could often be found taking a stroll through the facility grounds to take in the fresh air, perhaps Read More
4 Common Conflicts When Caring for Elderly Parents
There are a lot of frustrations that come with caring for elderly parents. While many of these depend on you and your situation, some conflicts are common to most, if not all, people caring for a loved one who can no longer take care of themselves. Whether you’re the primary caregiver for your parents or Read More