Category Archives: Safety
Gout Information
Source: EMedicine Health What Is Gout? Gout is one of the most frequently referenced medical disorders in the history of mankind. Gout is the result of an abnormality of the body’s ability to process uric acid. Uric acid builds up either because of too much uric acid intake (from rich foods such as chocolate, seafood, or … Continue reading
Relying on faith, culture and family to reduce stress of caregivers
Source: Medical News Today A culturally informed family therapy is proven helpful to caregivers of loved ones with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling psychiatric disorder that affects about one percent of the population in the United States. Approximately 60 percent of those suffering from this condition live with a relative. Despite the … Continue reading
Singing and music benefit memory, emotional well-being in dementia
Source: Medical News Today Written by Catharine Paddock PhD Published: Friday 11 December 2015 Memory and mood in people with dementia improve when their caregivers encourage and help them take part in regular musical leisure pursuits such as singing or listening to music. As well as singing, listening to music appears to benefit mood in people … Continue reading
New study finds Transcendental Meditation reduces stress in family caregivers
Source: Medical News Today Adapted Media Release Published: Saturday 20 February 2016 Millions of caregivers in US suffer from impaired immune function, heart disease, and other factors resulting in a higher mortality rate. It has been estimated that over 20% of the U.S. population has served as an unpaid non-professional family caregiver for an elderly or … Continue reading
Surprising Secrets of ‘Super-Agers’
Source: WebMD By Sonya Collins WebMD Health NewsClaudia Kawas, MD, and her colleagues at University of California, Irvine, have studied the oldest of the old for more than a decade. The 90+ Study asks the question, “What allows people to live to age 90 and beyond?” More than 1,600 people have enrolled in the study. Kawas … Continue reading
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Source: Assisted Living Facilities News Resources Assisted living serves those that need assistance with ADLs. What are activities of daily living? Activities of daily living (ADLs) refer to the common, everyday tasks people learn to do to become self-sufficient. The simple term for daily activities include bathing, eating and dressing. Every person must learn them … Continue reading
What is Home Care?
Source: Home Healthcare Agencies News Guide to Understand Home Health Care & Non-Medical Home Care Home care is a popular option for long-term care. Most seniors want to age in place at home, which contributes to familiarity and comfort, yet in order to keep a loved one safe at home, it requires planning and evaluation. This … Continue reading
Home Health Care Services
Source: Home Health Care Agencies News Home Health Care is Skilled Care at Home At a basic level, “home health care” means medical care provided in a patient’s home. Home health care includes a type of broad level of care given by skilled medical professionals, including physicians, skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, … Continue reading
Home Health Care vs. Non-Medical Home Care
Source: Home Health Care vs. Non-Medical Home Care The Differences of Home Health and Non- Medical Home Care The significant difference between home health care vs. non-medical home care is the level of medically skilled care administered by the home health care staff. Home health is care given to patients at home by medically trained … Continue reading
Questions to Ask when Hiring a Caregiver
Source: Benefits of Home Care What to Ask a Private Caregiver or a Home Care Agency Whether you’re planning to enlist the help of a home care services agency or hire a personal home care aide, knowing what questions to ask help you receive quality assistance. Hiring a Home Care Agency If you’re considering a home … Continue reading