- Aging in Place
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care at Home
- Bathroom, Eating & Drinking Aids
- Emergencies
- Hiring Homecare
- Hiring Home Health Care
- Home Modification
- Home Safety & Fall Prevention
- Hospital Discharge
- Housework, Dressing & Eating Tips
- Injection How-to’s
- Pain Management
- Positioning & Exercises for the Bedridden
- Senior Driving Issues
Step 1 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Crucial Questions
If your doctor has prescribed home health care for your loved one, it's likely that he or she also provided the contact details of at least one local agency. Physicians typically maintain relationships with home health care agencies, and most patients use an agency that has been recommended by their doctor. However, you are free to explore your options and choose the agency that best fits your needs and preferences. If your loved one needs help with household chores or...Read the rest of this article »
Step 2 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Assessment, Care Plans & Contracts
Assessment Before signing a contract with a home health care agency, an assessment will be made to determine the needs of the person who requires care, since a physician's prescription for home health will not fully outline all your needs. Many companies offer this service for free. During an assessment an agency representative from an agency will visit your loved one in the home or at the hospital. The agency representative will ask questions and look around the house...Read the rest of this article »
Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2
Going home from the hospital is an emotional experience. The warmth and convenience of home are certainly more inviting than the hospital and its routine; but when physicians feel that their patients are ready to return home, many families still feel unprepared and uncertain about the their ability to deal with the problems of caring for the patient away from the support of the hospital and its staff. Most patients, if given a choice would prefer to be at home....Read the rest of this article »
Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2
You are about to go home. You may be scared, but eager to leave the hospital to go home with your family, sleep in your own bed, eat home-cooked food, and resume your routine. Your family is happy that you are coming home, but they also worry whether they can provide proper care for you. Professional homecare agencies and homemakers can help greatly and are often essential, but in most instances the primary caregiver in the home is a family...Read the rest of this article »
Handling Hospitalization: The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Your Loved One
Being hospitalized is scary. If it happens to your loved one, minimize confusion by being as prepared as possible. This article will teach you how to become an effective advocate for your loved one while he or she is hospitalized. You're likely to have questions, such as: Who is your main point of contact at the hospital, and what can you ask of this person? How do you make sure your loved one receives the highest level of care?...Read the rest of this article »
