Tips For Wearing Your Knee-High Compression Socks

Posted on 6 April 2020

If you have trouble with circulation in your feet, your doctor may have recommended that you wear knee-high compression socks. These socks will prevent blood from pooling in your feet and lower legs, helping to reduce the risk of blood clots and varicose veins. Getting used to wearing them can be a bit of a challenge, but these tips should help. 1. Wash the socks before using them. You might be used to pulling new socks out of the bag and using them right away, but this does not work well with compression socks. [Read More]

Should You Hire In-Home Care For A Senior You Can't Visit During A Pandemic?

Posted on 28 March 2020

Amid all the craziness of the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, senior citizens perhaps suffered more fear than others. With older people with existing health issues being more at risk of contracting an illness during a pandemic, it forces already lonesome seniors to spend more time at home. If you yourself have always tended to the needs of an elderly relative and a pandemic forces you to stay away due to shelter-in-place orders, you may be wondering if it is a good idea to hire in-home care to help. [Read More]

Helping Those With Dementia Cope With Coronavirus

Posted on 20 March 2020

A crisis like the coronavirus pandemic can be scary and even more so for those living with dementia. It may be confusing and difficult for them to ascertain why they need to endure sudden closures and quarantines, but there are ways that you can help. Prepare Without Panic Help the person with dementia prepare for quarantine by stocking a two-week's supply of food and water for every member of the household, including pets, as well as a month's supply of necessary medications and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. [Read More]

Your Home Health Care Services And A Pandemic: What Changes Can You Expect During The Coronavirus Outbreak?

Posted on 19 March 2020

Cold and flu season is more threatening to you as an elder, but an outbreak of epic proportions, such as the current COVID-19 situation, is far more precarious. While the world is going through dramatic changes, from social distancing to the toilet paper shortage, how will your home health care be affected, if at all? The following are a few changes you should anticipate as the outbreak rages on. Your Home Care Workers May Look A Little Different [Read More]

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The Advantages of Home Health Care Services

There are numerous advantages for people to have home health care. The most obvious advantage is that people who require assistance can stay in their homes. We aren't employed in the home health care field, but we've learned a lot about this service and its benefits by speaking with medical personnel and actual patients. In this blog, you'll read about the duties of home health care employees, such as house cleaning, running errands and personal care. You'll also learn how the staff provides companionship, help with meals and assistance with medications. After you read the articles on this site, you'll have a better understanding of home health care services and the advantages of signing up for this service.

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