Obtaining Peace of Mind

Posted on: 23 May 2022

If you're looking into in-home care for an aging parent or parents, you've probably come across a lot of unfamiliar terminology. The home care industry is extensive and includes many professionals who perform a variety of roles for their clients. Understanding how these roles differ and which ones might be appropriate for your situation can help you choose the best care option for your loved ones. While in-home care specialists may go by many names or titles, most broadly fall into the categories of personal care and home health care.
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Posted on: 12 January 2022

Glaucoma can rob your senior loved one of their vision. In addition to vision loss, a type of glaucoma can cause significant symptoms such as severe headache and eye pain, nausea, and vomiting. The vision loss and symptoms may make it difficult to live independently, and because of this, you and your loved one should consider in-home senior care services. Here are some benefits of in-home senior care as it pertains to glaucoma patients.
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Posted on: 14 September 2021

If you have a family member who is terminally ill or has a chronic illness, you may be their primary caregiver. This means you are with them a large percentage, if not all, of the time. This type of caregiving can cause you to burn out quickly. If you feel you are reaching burn out then respite care may be an option. Respite care is a form of healthcare designed to give primary caregivers a break.
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Posted on: 21 June 2021

If you have an elderly loved one whose health is declining, you will have to likely make a decision about whether to let them continue to live at home or admit them to an assisted living facility. Many families do not have the resources available for one family member to stop working and dedicate their time to 24/7 caretaking. Sometimes there is guilt associated with the decision to admit a loved one into an assisted living facility.
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