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Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care – Understanding the Differences

When facing serious illness, patients and families may wonder what the difference between hospice and palliative care is and how they can benefit from each. Although similar, there are important differences to take into consideration when determining the type of care needed.  Hospice Care and Palliative Care Defined Hospice is a comfort care philosophy for…

5 Reasons to be Thankful for Home Care

  There is no place like home, especially during the holidays. It’s a time where friends and family come together to celebrate all that they are thankful for. And, with the help of home care, even families affected by illness can continue to carry on traditions from the comfort of home surrounded by the people…

How Telehealth is Changing the Face of COPD

If you or a loved one is living with a chronic illness like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), chances are you may feel the burden of frequent visits to doctors and specialists, readmission from complications, and constant monitoring. Care can be costly, time-consuming, and difficult to manage. But, thanks to the emergence of Telehealth, patients…

How Home Care Can Take the Fear out of Caregiving

Caring for a family member can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. But, family caregivers are not alone. Homecare professionals can provide support to help ease some of the fears that caregivers may feel when caring for a loved one. Learn how Home Care professionals can help take the fear out of caregiving and keep caregivers at…

What’s Cool about Home Health Care

There’s no place like home. It’s no surprise that an increasing number of seniors wish to age in place and remain in the comfort of their own home as they get older. Getting older and even medical conditions doesn’t mean that seniors need to sacrifice their comfort and security in order to receive quality care….

Let Assisted Work for You

According to a recent AARP report, “about 40 million family caregivers provided 37 billion hours of care for parents, spouses, partners, and other adult loved ones.” And, as rewarding of an experience caring for a loved one is, it can also be stressful. Caregiving can be incredibly complex, complicated, and unpredictable particularly for those unfamiliar…

Goodwill is the Foundation of a Community

Being a part of a community is truly a wonderful thing. According to Dictionary.com, a community is defined as, “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Our community is made up of so many different people, from all walks of life. Every individual is important and…

Helping Pets find their Forever Home

Pets have become an important part within family dynamics. According to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey 2017-2018, 68% of US households have a pet. Animals provide a number of joys in our lives as well as create a structure based around responsibility and compassion. A pet looks to people to care for them and…

Senior Home Care: Keeping Seniors Cool this Summer

Summer is here and the weather is warmer. And, it’s important to remember that seniors have a higher risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. However, that doesn’t mean that seniors can’t enjoy summer weather too. Caregivers and patients can work together to prevent heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips…

Don’t Ignore These Signs Your Loved One May Need a Caregiver

Studies have shown that the majority of seniors wish to age in the comfort of their own homes. For families, this presents a challenge. How do you know when it’s time to get your loved one the additional help that they need? As your parent or loved one age, completing daily tasks can become more…