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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) The progressive nature of Parkinson’s Disease can significantly impair an individual’s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting are crucial for maintaining health and independence.

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior In-Home Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

These activities, commonly known as activities of daily living (ADLs), include the following: bathing and showering, dressing, eating (not including chewing or swallowing), toileting (using the restroom), ambulation (help with mobility and transportation), and grooming (assistance with personal hygiene).

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

Hospices provide medical care plans, while the center’s staff provides 24/7 personal care, medication administration and assistance with meals, bathing and other activities of daily living (ADLs). Patients will have the option to receive end-of-life care from a hospice provider of their choice.

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Understanding Private Duty "Non-Medical" Care

Comforcare Home Care

Private duty home care services can help a senior or housebound adult with: Personal care, hygiene, bathing. Help with all activities of daily living (ADL's). Dressing and grooming. Walking, sitting, standing, and transferring. Light housekeeping and laundry. Meal preparation. Transportation for errands. Companionship.

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Reduce Your Risk For Falls - What is a Home Safety Check Assessment?

Comforcare Home Care

Deterioration in your ability to shower or bathe. Limitations in mobility and undertaking activities of daily living (ADL's). Hoarding or piled up papers, bills, clothes. Trouble keeping up with housework. Home hazards. Reduced muscle strength. Medication use. Cognitive impairment. Sensory deficits. Poor reaction times.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

ADLS : dependent in all ADLs; frequently agitated; occasionally delusional. Bathing patient now requires two individuals due to heightened agitation. INTERVENTIONS: patient needs additional HHA time due to inability to perform all ADLs, previously she was able to assist with ADLs.

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Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients at Home With Memory Care

Comfort Home Care

Personal care : Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and help with eating.

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