For the elderly, fall prevention means injury prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it. The CDC also states that falls are the number one cause of injuries in seniors, Read More
Home Care Agency: 4 Reasons Your Patients Should Choose Care at Home
There are many reasons that people should choose to receive care at home. As a home care agency, we at Granny NANNIES understand the importance of being at home while you recover. If you are a health professional who wants to give their patients a better way to recover than in the hospital, this blog Read More
Hospice Home Care: What Can I Expect from This Service?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.4 million patients received hospice care in 2015. Most people want to avoid hospitalization during the final months of their lives, but only about a quarter of people receive hospice home care instead of hospice at a facility. One of the reasons for this is Read More
Elder Care Hurting Your Career? A Quick Guide for Working Caregivers
Of the 43 million Americans providing elder care for a loved one, about 60% also work outside the home to earn a living. That’s no easy task! No wonder caregiver stress is such an epidemic in this country—caregivers like you not only have to worry about the health and safety of your aging parent, spouse, Read More
5 Medical Tests Your Senior Home Care Patients Should Schedule in 2020
As a health care professional working with senior patients who receive home care, you know that the older your patients get, the more likely they are going to need treatment for certain conditions. Seniors are some of the most vulnerable members of society, so it’s imperative that those of us who have the knowledge to Read More