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Caring for the Caregivers: Keys for Helping Family Members in Palliative Care Roles

Hospice News

Given the crucial role that caregivers play in families, their well-being is central to palliative care, and providers need to assist these caregivers by developing sustainable models of support for them. In the United States, more than 40 million adults provide palliative care for family members.

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Strategies To Overcome Resistance to Bathing for a Loved One With Dementia

American In-Home Care

A resistance to bathing is one such behavior. Once a welcomed way to start the day or a relaxing way to end the day, bathing may become an activity that is met with discomfort, embarrassment, and fear. An unwillingness to bathe is stressful for both the family caregiver and the individual with dementia.

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Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver? In today’s aging society, more seniors are choosing to age in place, favoring the familiarity and comfort of their own homes over the institutional setting of assisted living or nursing facilities.

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Senior Hygiene: Rethinking Daily Bathing Habits for Older Adults

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Sinking into a soothing, warm, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the morning are daily pleasures for a great many of us. Because routine is extremely important when cognitive issues are a factor, a regular shower or bath may be a source of comfort. Focus on comfort.

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

Comfort Home Care

At Comfort Home Care , we understand the impact that Parkinson’s Disease can have on families. Our dedication lies in offering compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized in-home care services to Rockville, MD, families. Grooming: Assisting with routine grooming tasks such as nail care, hair care, and shaving.

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

On Oct 4th, 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Growth Strategies for Home Care Agencies”. When the trusted advisor is happy, the caregiver starts to share their story. When the trusted advisor is happy, the caregiver starts to share their story. Missed the webinar?

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

On Oct 4th, 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Growth Strategies for Home Care Agencies”. According to the panelists, employee recruitment and retention is the “secret sauce” to growing a home care agency. Missed the webinar? No worries! They need partners.