As your elderly parent grows older, you may be concerned about their well-being especially if they live in their home alone. However, because they are still relatively healthy and wish to maintain their independence, you may be looking for care options that will allow them to “age in place” without having to leave their familiar surroundings.
If so, you may want to look into signing your parent up with a home health agency that offers elder care.…
Hemiplegia refers to one-sided paralysis. It is often caused by strokes, spinal cord injuries, aneurysms, and traumatic brain injuries. Hemiplegia is often confused with hemiparesis, which causes one-sided, or unilateral weakness and not total one-sided paralysis. Both conditions can be debilitating. If your family member has hemiplegia or hemiparesis and cannot live independently at home, hiring a professional personal home care provider may be an excellent option. Here are some interventions a personal home care professional can offer your loved one with hemiplegia or hemiparesis to help enhance their quality of life.…
Sadly, there are times in life when a family member is too sick or weak to take care of themselves. While loved ones may be available to help, they may not have the necessary skills. 24-hour home care can provide you with an ideal solution to your needs. If you or a loved one are considering 24-hour home care, you need all the facts about this type of care to decide what’s best for you and your family.…
If you have a loved one that is approaching the end of their life, you might have been told that it is time to start researching elderly hospice care. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that hospice care is just for those with a terminal illness. It is for anyone that is really close to the end of their life. It is a great thing to get your loved one set up with because of all of the things a hospice nurse can help with.…
