When your aging parent gets to a point in their life when taking care of all of their needs on their own is impossible, the responsibility to make sure they are safe will often fall on you. When you have your own responsibilities to handle, this can be a lot to take on alone. This is why so many people choose to hire an in-home senior care professional to help out.…
Read More »Radon is a radioactive gas that creates a serious health threat if it gets inside your home. In fact, the Surgeon General cautions that indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in this country; therefore, it’s important to find out if your home has an elevated radon level. On a more positive note, exposure to radon gas is a health threat you can prevent since a simple test kit can detect the presence of the gas.…
Read More »If you have an elderly relative, you may often worry about their well-being while they are in their home by themselves. You can make slip and fall risks less by making a few changes inside the home. The bathroom is one area where slipping happens most because of moist conditions. Here are a few ways you can help your elderly relative stay safe in the bathroom. Add Bathroom Rails Hand rails will make a huge impact when your loved one is in the shower or using the toilet.…
Read More »A great deal of research has been conducted on the physical and psychological impact on family members who care for loved ones with dementia at home. You might believe that you, and perhaps other relatives, can handle all the caregiving duties on your own, but trying to do so can have significant negative effects on your emotional and physical health. Consider hiring professional help from a home care agency, even if it’s only for a few hours a week.…
Read More »As your loved ones begin to age, the possibility that they will lose a spouse becomes a greater and more likely possibility. However, when it actually happens, nobody is quite prepared for it. Your elderly loved one needs as much help and support from you as possible in the months and even years following this unfortunate reality of life. In order to properly handle the situation, you should get to know the ways in which you can provide support and assistance to your elderly loved one in their time of need.…
Read More »If you have an elderly loved one, you may want to have help monitoring this person. Depending on the situation and the health condition of this individual it may be an ideal situation to rely on home care. This will allow this person to stay home and get the necessary amount of care for better living. Knowing the reasons to choose this option may have you motivated to get started:…
Read More »If you or your spouse has recently suffered a fall or other injury that has left you temporarily unable to care for yourself, you may be wondering about your next (figurative) steps. How can you pay for the care you need to get back on your feet? Will you need to sell your home or take out a reverse mortgage? What happens if your health insurance won’t cover home care?…
Read More »Most people hear the term “home health care” and immediately think of a nurse going to check on an elderly patient. The truth is you can have home health care for many situations. You may get back to normal faster if you are comfortable, in your own home, sleeping in your own bed. Here are some of the times you can get out of the hospital early and still receive the care you need.…
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