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The choosing of in-home care providers for an elderly loved one is a difficult task, it is imperative to make the best match possible between the providers and the elderly citizen. Once a compatibility has been established, there are certain things that family members must make in-home care providers aware of to ensure that their [...]
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Board games have been around for centuries. Everyone has played one at some point in their life. While they are mostly considered a recreational activity, board games can be useful learning tools for the elderly population of society and it is important for caregivers to know this, ours do. Board games stimulate our minds by [...]
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The United States is a big country and it isn’t always possible to be there for a loved one during a time of need due to the huge distances and time involved in getting from A to B. What if your friend or family member has just visited hospital and has had surgery or is [...]
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Care providers need to be aware of balance issues, not just within their elderly clients, but within themselves. A fall by either the senior being cared for or the care providers onto the senior citizen is a most traumatic experience. Please read on for some information as to how both parties can be kept ‘firmly [...]
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Changes in behavior can be a warning sign of depression. If you are a caregiver in a senior care environment you may not always be able to detect depression in your loved one. You may, however, notice changes in their behavior over a period of time such as mood swings, anxiety, irritability, loss of sense of humor, suspiciousness and jealousy, among others. If you’re [...]
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Right Accord Health is a nurse owned company with over 22 years of combined experience in acute, critical care, home care and health administration. We understand the importance of proper case management. We are unique because our agency’s staff works side-by-side with an RN who monitors each client closely. Our goal is the keep our clients safe, secure and comfortable. We will assist [...]
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Many people have the misunderstanding that Medicare, Medicare Supplements, or health insurance will cover long term care. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and over and certain disabled people under 65. It does not provide a comprehensive long term care component and generally does not cover assisted living costs but may pay for short term services (e.g. physical and other therapies) contracted through a home health care agency and [...]
How to choose the right help for your situation When you need help for a loved one, it is important to choose the right kind of service. There are many bonded and insured home care agencies who have caregivers and companions, but very few who have skilled nursing care. These home caregivers are paid to come in and make sure your loved one takes his/her medicines, [...]
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If you are in the 45-65 age range, you may be one of the millions of people who are working, possibly have children at home, and are the primary caregiver for an aging or elderly parent. An amazing 50% of caregivers also work outside the home, and 25% care for both their parents and their children. Sometimes referred to as the “sandwich” generation, these individuals have constant demands on their [...]
Concerned about the lack of knowledge available and the concerns involved in choosing the right kind of home care for an elderly loved one, we organised a free community outreach event last year. Here is a newspaper clipping covering the event. Keep your eye on our new look website for information covering any future events.
