As people age or receive a complex medical diagnosis, there may come a day when they can’t care for themselves independently. It’s difficult to accept this possibility, but it doesn’t mean they have to leave their home or move into a facility. Understanding the differences between private duty nursing vs. home health will clarify your …
The decision to include home health providers in your loved one’s care team can be difficult for families to make. Your loved one may be in denial about needing assistance. You may feel guilt for recognizing that you can’t provide all necessary care independently. There’s great beauty in expanding your family member’s care team and …
There’s an app for nearly everything, including information, activities, and relaxation for those who have a loved one with dementia. Some apps are created specifically for people with dementia and their caregivers, helping to increase the brain’s cognitive function and help maintain independence. This post reviews the many helpful apps for dementia caregivers and their …
Communicating via text message is a breeze since it allows all parties to send, read, and reply to messages at their leisure. Text messages eliminate the need to sit by the phone waiting for an important call, play phone tag with medical offices, or leave detailed voice messages. Text messaging is efficient, can be automated, …
As your parents age, they may need greater support and care to complete basic activities, navigate their home, and maintain their overall health and well-being. It can be difficult for some parents to accept help from their children, and you will need to have some uncomfortable discussions. Use this caring for aging parents checklist to …
As your parents age and require greater care, you may determine that moving them into your home is the best choice for everyone involved. Many families prefer the comfort and convenience of caring for elderly parents in their home and find benefits to multigenerational living. Since this is a significant change for all parties involved, …
Specialized caregivers providing quality patient-centered care is the spiel you’ll find touted across home health caregiver websites from Washington State to the Florida Keys. To stand out against your competitors and raise brand awareness within your community, an advertising campaign can be vital in communicating the unique ways your care impacts its patients’ lives. When …
There’s little room on the proverbial plate for home health agency leaders. There are many systems to manage, from managing patient records and staff timesheets to billing, insurance documents, and supply inventory. But, you can streamline processes by choosing home health software and implementing it to improve the experience for patients, caregivers, and employees. Home …
Little details are easy to forget when a loved one receives care from many providers and caregivers. One doctor may remember the patient prefers liquid medication, while another doesn’t recall that fact until a caregiver reminds them. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Home care coordination streamlines patient care through the intentional organization …
The signs you need to hire in-home help may start small. Dad admits he sometimes forgets to take his medicine. Mom doesn’t have much food in the cupboard, or you notice she can’t keep her once-meticulous home clean. Eventually, you realize the time has come for hiring in-home help. How to Know If In-Home Help …