Holidays are an important time of the year for families to come together. It can be challenging to accomplish this goal if there are elderly or sick parents in nursing homes or homebound who need medical assistance. Rest assured there are ways to arrange the holiday season with your eldery loved one with Specialized Nursing […]
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Elderly people often become vulnerable due to lack of mobility and weak limbs, which can cause a fall. These falls can be quite serious, therefore it is very important to fall-proof your house as well as to be vigilant while you are out and about with an elderly person. Here are a few tips to
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How to Provide Care for a Recovering Stroke Patient As a family member or loved one, it can be challenging to take care of a recovering stroke patient, so here we’ve answered a few ‘frequently asked questions’ and compiled a few important tips to make caring for a recovering stroke patient more effective and simple.
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Hurricane Dorian is slowly moving closer to the U.S. coast. Current forecasts now predict that the storm could be as strong as a Category 4 by the time it makes landfall. Read on to see maps and trackers of Hurricane Dorian’s path as of August 30, along with the storm’s projected path for the coming
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Resources for South Florida Elderly to Prepare for Storms When a hurricane comes along, elderly people can be especially vulnerable. They are more likely to have diminished awareness, health problems, access and functional needs and various other limitations. The elderly often need help from family and neighbors to prepare for a storm. Older folks in
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What Are the Duties of a Home Health Aide? A Home Health Aid is a benefit for people who require help in daily tasks both indoors and outdoors due to their medical conditions. Home health aids help patients to lead a normal life by providing assistance in their home. They not only help by monitoring
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Protecting Your Senior Loved Ones from Common Scams Financial scams targeting seniors have become so commonplace that they are now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Unfortunately, senior citizens who are not very internet and technology savvy often fall prey to online scams. Often it falls on the shoulders of loved-ones to inform seniors
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What are the signs of mild moderate and severe Alzheimer’s disease? It can be hard to tell if our loved ones may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimers. It can also be hard to face the issue. Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. There is hope, that the earlier and more effectively you diagnose the disease the
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7 Major Differences Between Home Health Aides (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) There are several major differences between HHA’s and CNA’s. Most noteworthy is that the HHA is not required to have a license and the CNA is required to have a license. In addition, certifications and training course requirements vary, and the services
Best Tips For Safely Traveling With Seniors When planning trips with elderly loved ones involved, it can be tough to manage all of the details to ensure a safe journey. Luckily, with a little forethought and a few phone calls, most of the major concerns can be alleviated in advance. Depending on the patients needs
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