Posts Tagged ‘home care provider’
Friday, October 1st, 2010
 Caring for an elderly parent can be draining both emotionally and physically. Many times, adults are taking care of their elderly parent or parents while still trying to raise their own children.
As the parent becomes less independent and unable to care for his or her own needs, it becomes clear that you will have to take the needed steps to ensure that legal, personal, medical and financial interests are protected. One way to do this is to get a power of attorney drawn up so that you or someone you trust can act on your elderly parent’s behalf to make decisions that he or she can no longer make independently.
This is not an easy thing for an elderly parent or the child of the elderly parent. So it is very important to involve the parent in the preparations as much as possible. This leaves the parent feeling less helpless or left out of the process. Honor the parents’ wishes when possible; however, do realize that you are entrusted to act in your parent’s best interest even if the parent disagrees with you. It is also not a good idea to rely on those generic self-help legal software programs. For a delicate matter such as this, an experienced attorney to help decide what needs to be done is the better option. There are many factors that come into play with issues such as a power of attorney such as the present and long-term medical condition of the parent as well as their own personal wishes for how affairs are to be handled. Moreover, do not pressure your elderly parent into making life-changing decisions, especially when he or she is tired, hungry, restless or upset. Choose a time to talk and present the information gradually instead of all at one time. Keep everything relaxed and don’t force the issue.
Check back on Saturday, October 2, 2010 to learn the process of obtaining a power of attorney.
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Monday, September 6th, 2010
 Elderly Care - When looking into home care for a loved one, it is a good idea to look into all of the options and information you can find. You of course want to assure that your loved one is properly taken care of and that the person who will be responsible and there when you need them. You may also want to look into anyone that will be coming into your loved one’s home to assure that they will be respectful and responsible.
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
 Closeness is key A Canadian study suggest that those who receive home care after they have had hip surgery have a better chance at survival then those who don’t. While less people receive that home care, it seems to be a deciding factor in recovery and survival rates.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010
 Elderly living In home care can be the center of many senior citizen’s world. From being a trusted companion, to the lifeline to important services. Most involved tend to feel better when they are able stay in their homes, and it is a good feeling knowing that a loved one is being taken care of in a comfortable and more importantly, safe environment.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The elderly (and those working with the elderly) are urged by the government and other health officials to get the yearly flu vaccination. By preventing the risk of infecting, or getting the flu you can prevent a fair amount of illness and death. For someone with a normal immune system, the flu may be nothing more than a few days of discomfort but, for the elderly and others with a weakened immune system it can easily mean disaster.
The risk difference between those with a far lower immune system and those with a more normal one is immense. Just by simply getting this one vaccine many lives can be saved. It is an easy way to protect those who you love or work for. It is one of the many ways that you can easily make a difference.
Yearly the elderly sadly die from the flu in large numbers, it can so easily turn into pneumonia and lead into life-threatening complications. Many of those deaths could have easily been prevented by a simple vaccine.
For those who are 2-49 if you are nervous over needles you can opt instead for the nasal vaccine, which can still prevent the issues above from happening.\
However, the CDC does warn that those who have the below should not be vaccinated:
There are some people who should not get a flu vaccine without first consulting a physician. These include:
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- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine.
- Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group), and
- People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated.)
Preventative measures can truly go a very long way in reducing the risk loved ones face from the flu and it’s related diseases.
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
In home care offers more services and options than many normally think. It isn’t just for those who are disabled to the point of losing the ability to perform all tasks. While many think of in-home senior care and think of the severely limited or disabled, in truth many otherwise find senior citizens may be able to benefit from companion care as well.
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
 Working with the elderly is an avenue to create real change with your career, it can be a chance to help those in need, and you will be providing a much-needed service to someone who would benefit greatly from you and your work. It is a field that has immense growth potential, with a great job forecast for a long time to come. The aging baby boomer generation is also requiring more workers in the field home care field, with a dramatic boom in those who have a desire to stay in their homes.
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Among the many other increased risks that the elderly face, is a dramatically and serious risk of heat-related injury and death. While it isn’t always possible to be there with them, it is important to find out and assure that they are well taken care of especially with the rising temperatures.
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
When taking care of an elderly family member with dementia, many know that keeping stress levels in the loved one is important. New research suggests that keeping stress low is also a huge factor in the caregiver as well.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Insurance may cover all or part of the cost of an in-home caregiver, and it can be a large part of the ability to afford the important services. If you are an in-home caregiver presently or looking into one, you may come to realize that insurance on both end is an important factor. From a clients perspective insurance can help them to meet their needs when considering an in-home option. From a caregiver’s perspective having insurance can protect them and their clients from any work-related injuries.
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