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Improving Kitchen Safety For Seniors: How Home Health Care Aides Can Help

If you're like most people with elderly loved ones, you probably already know that as people age, their physical and cognitive abilities change — and this makes it more difficult to perform everyday tasks, such as cooking and meal preparation. For seniors who live alone, cooking can become a challenge, especially when it comes to organizing and maintaining a safe and healthy kitchen. Fortunately, home health care services are available for seniors who'd prefer to age in place in their own homes but need a little extra assistance with routine tasks. Read More 

Home Care For People With Chronic Bronchitis

Infectious bronchitis can be caused by viral or bacterial microorganisms. It can cause severe coughing, lung congestion, shortness of breath, fever, and weakness. While the symptoms of infectious bronchitis typically resolve once the infection has cleared the body, people who have chronic bronchitis may experience debilitating symptoms indefinitely. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by years of cigarette smoking, but environmental factors such as air pollution may play a role. Here are some interventions a home care services provider can offer those affected by severe chronic bronchitis. Read More 

3 Tips To Find Peace When Caring For An Aging Loved One Miles Away

Not everyone is fortunate enough to live near their aging loved ones. As loved ones grow older, the anxiety you may feel about them living on their own may grow. If you're growing concerned about the health, well-being, and safety of your aging loved one miles away, you'll find some information that can help give you peace in knowing your loved one is being looked after. Hire a Home Health Caregiver Read More 

5 Misconceptions About Hospice

If your loved one has a terminal condition, you may have considered hospice care. Hospice is a kind of health care that focuses on improving the quality of life of terminally ill patients. However, you might have heard various untruths about hospice that are making you reluctant. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about hospice that you should not believe. Hospice Has to Be in a Specific Place Read More 

Reasons To Hire Respite Care Services For Your Dependent Relative

Taking on the care of a dependent relative can put tremendous challenges on your daily life. You may have to spend hours ensuring he or she is comfortable and safe. You also might have to forsake your own rest and enjoyment to take care of him or her. You may soon experience burnout as a caretaker and be ready for a break. You can get that break and time to yourself by hiring professional respite care services for your dependent relative. Read More