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
No matter the position in which you serve professionally or personally, communication will always be essential. It can be a challenge when working in-home care for seniors to communicate fluently with everyone involved. Sometimes, generational gaps can get in the way and cloud our understanding of one another. It can feel as though we are … Read more
There are many types of home health aide positions out on the market today, such as scheduled daily shifts, night shifts, and 24-hour shifts. Of course, a 24-hour shift-type nurse has to have the availability and flexibility to do these shifts. They can be scheduled at a moment’s notice, and as a nurse, you need … 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
As everyone knows, we are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic with COVID. COVID is present in all 50 states. It is scary times that we are living in. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a new coronavirus discovered in 2019. At this time, the virus is spread mainly from … Read more
If you are looking for work or some home care for your loved one in Burlington, Vermont, it can be overwhelming. Which companies are worth it? Which companies have the more significant benefit packages for their employees? And on and on. But how do you determine which agencies are the best for your loved one … Read more
Now, more than ever, home health nurses are needed. There are many areas nationwide that are experiencing the impact of the lack of nurses they have, not only in hospitals but also in the homes. Due to the pandemic, many elderly adults stay home rather than seeking professional medical help or admitting themselves to nursing … Read more
Hospitals, everyone thinks, are where most nurses need to be, especially with what is going on in our country today, but they are not the only medical industry places that need help. With a shortage of nurses, people who need help at home are struggling to do daily activities. Yes, becoming a hospital nurse is … Read more
With the rise in Home Health Care and a pandemic on our hands, we need to keep it safe for everyone. Many families are not comfortable sending their loved ones to a nursing home facility anymore; with the horrible way nursing homes have been handled with the pandemic, people are not so sure if they … Read more
A certified nursing assistant has an extensive role when it comes to working in the home. People may believe that RN’s (Registered Nurses) and LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurse, ) are the only two types of nurses that should be hired for in-home care. Well, that is wrong. CNAs are highly sorted out for roles within … Read more