As we all get older, it gets harder and harder to move, but most are likely to retain their independence until quite late in life. You can buy and install several devices in your home so that your loved one can still feel safe and independent. If you want your loved one to be able … Read more
Private nurse home care can come with its challenges, especially when providing home care for seniors. The biggest challenge can be knowing, recognizing, and walking through the five stages of grief with your patients and their families. These stages can be experienced due to the loss of a person, an experience, or an ability. The … Read more
Now that vaccines are being readily distributed and states are lifting restrictions, it can be straightforward to begin backing off on the precautions you have taken as a home care provider. It can be tempting to lessen the amount of caution you use, but it could also be detrimental to the patients who require personal … Read more
Working as a home care provider can be a challenge at times. Whether you are doing 24hr nursing care at home or are working as one of many in-home care providers assigned by a personal home care agency, the opportunity to overexert yourself is ever-present. How To Identify Burnout How do you know if you … Read more
Most family members have a hard time when their loved one is medically ill, having mobility issues, or having memory issues and can’t do much to help or don’t think to seek help from home care agencies. A lot of them seem to try to take care of their loved ones on their own until … Read more
Caregiver Wanted: Because over 5,000,000 people in the United States currently are impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, there is a great need for successful dementia caregivers. If you or someone you know is caring for an individual impacted by dementia, follow these tips to become a better dementia caregiver. Caring for someone with dementia is … Read more
As we age, there are many ailments to be warned about, but the biggest of them all is dementia. Dementia is not a part of aging; most people believe that it is because of its effect on the elderly, but various brain illnesses cause it because it is a syndrome. For those whom this disease … Read more
Home health care is not as expensive as it is when it comes to hiring in-home help. Everyone assumes that it is costly because it is a luxury rather than a necessity in some people’s eyes. When it is more of a necessity and need than sending your loved one to a nursing home, which … Read more
Every family has its own unique home care needs, and finding the right provider for your loved one can often feel overwhelming. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some essential details to consider during your search for a home health care provider, as well as a brief overview of the services offered by TLC Home … Read more
As nursing homes become a place where no one wants to send their loved ones, home health care workers have come to save the day. RN’s, CNA’s, etc., are leaving their hospital or nursing home jobs to work within the homes with the elderly. They feel it is a more important job, compassionate than working … Read more