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

Comfort Home Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a life-altering event not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their family. At Comfort Home Care , we understand the impact that Parkinson’s Disease can have on families. The agency has a backup plan in the event your caregiver is out due to illness.

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

Then there is also the need to care outside of just partnering geographically, because most agencies can’t cover all lines of service. They may be able to do the personal care, but they may not be able to do skilled pediatrics. They need partners. You have to be off of paper.

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

Then there is also the need to care outside of just partnering geographically, because most agencies can’t cover all lines of service. They may be able to do the personal care, but they may not be able to do skilled pediatrics. They need partners. I’m excited about how our industry can benefit from this. ” - Jeff Howell. #4

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How In-Home Health Care Can Help Around The Holidays

Executive Care

Some of what caregivers do is to provide personal care. Personal care helps seniors accomplish the activities of daily living. These are tasks that we all must do to take care of ourselves. Such tasks include taking care of our teeth or dentures, using the toilet, showering or bathing, and eating meals.

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Some Lesser-Known Services Of Health Care Agencies

Executive Care

One key service home healthcare agencies provide is personal care. Personal care helps seniors complete the activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, using the toilet, getting around, eating meals, and more. Personal care is a well-understood healthcare agency service, though.

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Navigating Difficult Family Caregiving Conversations

American In-Home Care

Is the person able to bathe independently, shop and prepare healthy meals? When broaching concerns with the older loved one, always have realistic solutions to offer that can help the person continue to live safely and independently. Is the house clean and free from trip and fall hazards?

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Why not try one of these jobs for nursing students?

The Nurse Break

AIN/PCA – Assistant in Nursing / Personal Care Assistant. Often working in Aged Care, the role of a PCA primarily revolves around attending to personal hygiene needs and activities of daily living of clients and residents. Event Medic – First Aid. Checking out St John Ambulance is a good start.

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