by Virginia | Dec 13, 2018 | Caregiving, News
You may live out of town or out of state or maybe with all your other family responsibilities aren’t able to check on mom or dad as often as you would like. To attend to their daily needs, you’ve hired an in-home caregiver who is not attached to an agency on the...
by Virginia | Nov 27, 2018 | Caregiving
When people advertise that they are in-home care providers, how do you know if they are truly qualified? You need to make sure before you bring them into your loved one’s home. It begins with research, including referrals, years of experience, types of clients they...
by Virginia | Nov 27, 2018 | Caregiving
Your parents have told you exactly how they want to be cared for or die—AT HOME! They do not want to be in a hospital room, a board and care or other type of institution. They want to be in the comfort of their home surrounded by their belongings and their family....
by Virginia | Nov 13, 2018 | Caregiving, News
Several months ago, Cheri called us. She was making contact with home care agencies in the area to see if they would be appropriate for her parents. Cheri had done her homework. She knew the questions to ask. Once she briefly explained her mother’s situation to...
by Virginia | Nov 1, 2018 | Caregiving, News
As an American you have rights that don’t necessarily exist in other countries. Patient rights are are included in the rights spelled out in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. But you may not know that you have patient rights too. Some Patients Don’t Realize...
by Virginia | Nov 1, 2018 | Caregiving, News
Your mother or father has just undergone surgery or been hospitalized for an illness. All they want to do is to feel better and return to the familiarity of their home. Their doctor has recommended a home health agency, staffed with medical and healthcare...
by Virginia | Sep 25, 2018 | Caregiving, News
You are the sole caregiver for your father, mother, sibling or friend and are beginning to burn out. Caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally draining, especially if you have no one to relieve you from this task from time to time. We all need a break....
by Virginia | Aug 31, 2018 | Caregiving
When we tell people about the senior services business, we often forget that most people don’t know a lot about in-home caregiving agencies and the services they provide. One of the more frequent questions we get is, “what is the difference between personal care and...
by Virginia | Aug 31, 2018 | News
August 21st was National Senior Citizens Day. It was created in 1988 when then President Ronald Reagan signed proclamation 5847 creating this special day to honor and celebrate older Americans. In his speech, the president stated that “For all they have achieved...
by Virginia | Jul 24, 2018 | Caregiving, News
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