Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents Face Role Reversal Courtesy Visiting Angels, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine This catch phrase says it all. Adult children who are caring for their parents while also raising their own […]
The Social Worker’s Role in Achieving Individualized Home Health Care
By Megan Adams, LMSW, First Texas Home Health, Texoma and Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of the beneficial aspects of providing healthcare in the home is the opportunity for providers to get to know the patient as an individual. Therapists, nurses, and social workers work with patients based on environmental factors that make their situation unique. This also happens to be the very thing that makes home health more challenging. When evaluating a person’s personal environment there are factors to consider. […]
Goodwill At Home Enables Local Musician to Age in Place
By Seth Rankin, Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
At Goodwill®, we believe each person’s story is made up of many choices. These choices weave through each day becoming like a thread binding our story together. […]
You Can Stay At Home
By Johnny P. Miller, Miller’s, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
We all enjoy the comforts of home and want to remain there as long as we choose. Studies show that people are healthier and happier when at home as compared to being in a facility. Safe home options today include home health, caregiver assistance, and home nursing and physicians. Additionally, there is a wide array of home medical equipment available. […]
Why Seniors Need to Exercise
By Karin LaRocca, RN, BSN, Administrator, In Your Home Care
Regular physical activity, in addition to making you look and feel good, lowers risk for a variety of conditions that increase when we age. […]
A Healthy Dose of Reality…
Medication Mismanagement in the Elderly
By Jodi Wood, RN, BSN, Visiting Angels, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
As we age, life can become complicated. Taking medications as prescribed can be complicated and confusing as well. In fact, mismanagement of medications is one of the leading causes for hospital readmissions and death in older adults.
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Does Mom Need Help at Home?
By Lou Ann Gregory, Regency Home Care of North Atlanta, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Home care services can not only dramatically increase the quality of life for your elderly parents, but can help them maintain their independence with greater safety, security and healthy living. It will also provide the peace-of-mind that you need knowing your loved one is being cared for. […]
Three steps to building a strong foundation of health
By Shannon Davis, CarePro Health Services, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Are you looking for ways to fight illness and build a healthier you? For many Americans, even a balanced diet and regular exercise are not enough. […]
Grandma’s on Facebook
By Noelle Kurth, At Home Personal Care, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
“Every time I get on Facebook I feel like I am having a conversation with all of my grandchildren. I feel so close to you and feel like I’m apart of your everyday lives,” my 80-year-old grandmother told me the last time I saw her, “and I love all of your pictures! […]
Home Alone? Not on our shift.
By Rick Cseak, Home Helpers In-Home Care, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
Mom has decided to move to Colorado to be closer to you. Maybe you suggested she move closer––anticipating a future scenario of care. Or perhaps she moved in with you because it was becoming impossible for her to keep up with her house and yard. Now she’s unable to drive and really needs your help. […]
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