You may be visiting our website if you have an aging loved one with physical and cognitive deficits. While you may be able to care for your elderly loved one at home, you may not have the clinical skills nor financial resources to do so. Our blog posts reveal the physical and cognitive benefits of nursing home and assisted living placement. Your questions and concerns regarding physical, occupational, and speech therapies are addressed here, as well as your concerns about nutritional interventions and social activities offered in nursing homes. After reading our helpful posts, you'll feel more confident in making the right long-term care choice for your senior loved one.
Physical And Cognitive Benefits Of Long-Term Care Facilities
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3 Reasons To Choose In-Home Care
28 January 2020
As your parent, your partner, or another loved one ages and begins to need extra help and care, it's time to begin looking into their various care options. While nursing homes are popular, for many seniors it actually makes way more sense to stay in their home and receive in-home care services instead. This is especially true if they are still in good health. Here are some of the biggest reasons to choose in-home care instead of a nursing home or retirement community:
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Different Types Of Medical Help For Your Parents
24 January 2020
If your parent is no longer able to get to their doctor's appointments, or require regular medical help, you may be pressed to find a solution to the situation. You have work, your family, and many other things that take your time. While you want to help take care of your parent, this is not always possible. You may be able to take care of some of it, and you may push yourself to do more than you should.
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This Is Why Your Elder Parent Needs In-Home Care After Being Hospitalized
22 January 2020
When you have an older person in your life, chances are they need a bit of extra attention regardless of whether they're well or not. However, after being hospitalized for an extended period of time, elders especially need a helping hand at home. It's best to hire a home care nurse after your loved one has been in the hospital, even if it's only been for a short amount of time.
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Top Reasons to Provide 24-Hour Care for Your Loved One
22 January 2020
If you have loved ones that need to be monitored all day, this can be concerning. You may likely have a job that demands a great deal of your time. It could be in your best interest to rely on the expertise of a nursing staff that will provide around the clock care for this person. Learn some of the reasons why obtaining 24-hour care can be helpful to you and your loved one.
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Bridging The Gap Between Living Home And Nursing Home Care
21 January 2020
Alzheimer care services are beneficial to a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's no matter what the current level of functioning is. Living at home alone eventually becomes unsafe, although many are not ready for the high level of care that a nursing home offers. Assisted living facilities are designed to help those who no longer feel comfortable living at home alone, but can generally take care of their own personal care. Assisted living is a supportive environment where residents can receive medication management services, enjoy three meals a day they don't have to prepare, and engage with an activity schedule designed with the residents interests in mind.