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Caregiver Companion: The Volunteer Experience
Care giving is an art that is highly needed in today’s time especially to people who are persistently ill and need the psychological support to get through every day. Caregivers are people who not only take care of your medicines and physical treatment but are also there for your mental support. Their job is to…
Read MoreWHAT IS IN-HOME RESPITE CARE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
CRUCIAL FACTS ABOUT IN-HOME RESPITE CARE “For family caregivers and home care professionals the welfare of older people being cared for in their homes is an important and challenging priority.” The psychological and physical well-being of those who look after their family members is equally important. That’s why, to facilitate primary caregivers, From The Heart…
Read MoreRESISTANCE TO CHANGE: DEALING WITH PARENTAL RESISTANCE TO CAREGIVING
6 TIPS TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO CARE “If you encounter the resistance of your elderly loved one to receive help, we can help you open discussions in a respectful and gentle manner.” As we grow older, most people want to stay in the comfortability of their own home. However, as people get older, dealing with day-to-day…
Read More24- HOUR IN-HOME CARE VS LIVE-IN CARE-WHICH CAN HELP?
WHAT’S THE BEST ELDERLY CARE CHOICE? “If you are exploring full-time care services for a loved one, weighing your options is important.” In fact, almost half of the citizens over the age of 60 needs assistance. When you’re faced with the decision to take care of the one you love, you have 3 choices. You can choose…
Read MoreHome Care Dangers: Senior Burns
In our day-to-day lives, we face many dangers and one of the most common and most probable is getting burnt or getting injured due to contact with fire or hot liquids and gases. Getting burnt due to electrocution is also a possible source of burn injuries. When we have home care services it will be…
Read MoreWhy Do People with Alzheimer’s disease Wander?
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of mental condition that causes dementia in a senior patient. If you are a caregiver for an elderly patient you must know that they always tend to wander away from home. You must be very careful in watching them and take all precautions so that the person in your elder…
Read MoreYou’ve Had a Heart Attack, Now What?
If you have suffered a heart attack recently and back from the hospital you have undergone a life-threatening and harrowing experience. You are fortunate enough to come back to your home after your treatment in your hospital, you need to make some vital changes to your life and take home health care seriously. As a…
Read MoreElderly Care at Home
Looking after the elderly by keeping them at home is a thing that requires much attention. Taking care of the people who reach a certain age – most cases above 55 – can not be taken as a casual routine activity. Elderly people need special care and plenty of time to stay healthy. Some people…
Read MoreIn-Home Care During COVID-19
In-home care is the care that is provided to seniors and those with disabilities while staying at home. In-home or at-home care to the sick, elderly, and aged individuals may be provided by any family member or a professional caregiver. With the availability of home care services in the present era, there is no need…
Read MoreWhat is In-Home Healthcare?
Home healthcare is the individual care that is provided by the professionally trained caregiver to the client at home instead of a healthcare facility – such as a nursing home or daycare center. Home care or in-home care saves the expenses and offers satisfaction to the people who hire a caregiver as they don’t have…
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