Everything You Need to Know About Hospice Care
Hospice is a type of health care that focuses on an individual with a terminal illness. The goal of hospice care is to allow your loved one to live as well as possible for as long as possible, increasing their quality of life. When does hospice care begin? In general, hospice care should be used […]
Foot Care and At-Home Pedicures
Caring for your feet should be a part of your self-care routine and geriatric foot care is particularly important. Older people experience increased incidence of fungal infections and pain, not to mention that sequalae of diabetes on the feet can lead to amputations. If foot care is not at the top of the mind, […]
5 Reasons to get an In-Home Assessment
The need for in-home senior care is increasing at a rapid rate as the population ages. However, some people may be resistant to accepting help and may delay the initial step to begin care services, putting them at risk. An in-home assessment allows the home care company and their providers to understand an individual’s unique […]
Top 5 Travel Tips for Seniors
As traveling has started to resume again and we all are beginning to plan our vacations, we wanted to share the top 5 travel tips to keep in mind when traveling with older loved ones and seniors. These simple tips will ensure that you are prepared for your travels and alleviate any stresses: Get Physicians […]
Getting the Support You Need From Friends
If you’ve experienced the death of a family member, an illness or other health challenge, then you know it’s not always easy to ask for help. You know that you can feel very alone and really need assistance and support. Most people in your life really do want to help in some way; they just […]
Senior Care Planning: Patient Review Instrument and Screen (PRI)
A Patient Review Instrument, known as a PRI, and Screen can be done in any setting such as a home, Independent Living and Assisted Living facilities, among others. The only individuals that can complete this assessment include RNs that are certified in the PRI and Screen. Our certified nurse will do the PRI on a […]
Intimacy After 65
Some older adults avoid intimacy due to the physical issues of their aging bodies or their “performance,” while others are affected by emotional challenges. Being a mature adult comes with its benefits. Seniors know what works and what doesn’t. Their experience and self-awareness make for excellent intimacy! It’s important to note that according to the […]
Helping Your Parents Accept Help at Home
Oftentimes when older adults need extra help at home the biggest hurdle is getting them to accept the help. We see it time and time again, adult children are faced with resistance from the senior loved one. The seniors are overwhelmed, feel that the added assistance is permanent and are fearful of what lies ahead. […]
