Overcoming Fear of Personal Care Needs – Bathing and Dressing Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Overcoming Fear of Personal Care Needs – Bathing and Dressing Care A common fear for aging adults is the need for assistance with personal care needs. However, health and well-being will suffer by avoiding personal care assistance and neglecting these needs. Did you know that many diseases and conditions […]
Long Term Care Insurance: Do I Qualify?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Long Term Care Insurance: Do I Qualify? Having solid insurance is important at every stage of life, but gets even more important (and in some cases more difficult to navigate) as you age. You may have some concerns about whether or not certain kinds of treatment or care are […]
Why Do Home Care Plans Incorporate Different Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Why Do Home Care Plans Incorporate Different Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients? Global trends in the developed and developing world indicate that the population of seniors is ever increasing. As their populace increases so do health challenges related to old age and related geriatric disease management. In fact, surveys indicate […]
It’s National Nurses Month! 7 Ways To Thank a Nurse
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 It’s National Nurses Month! 7 Ways To Thank a Nurse Back in 1993, the American Nurses Association officially marked the week of May 6–May 12 as National Nurses Week. And May 12th is a significant date to end the festivities, as it marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the […]
What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care? For many people, hospice is a very frightening word because it is associated with the end of a life. One of the biggest myths surrounding hospice care is that it means that a family has given up and submitted their loved one […]
8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood are higher than they should be, and there is not enough insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to control it. Unfortunately there are complications that can […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and the Need for Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and the Need for Care April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services, approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in a typical year. But despite its prevalence and its public association with beloved celebrities, there’s quite […]
5 Exercises You Can Do To Keep Your Mind Active
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Exercises You Can Do To Keep Your Mind Active Moderate memory loss is a typical sign of aging. But that doesn’t mean you and your loved ones can’t go out of your way to improve your memory and boost your cognitive skills. Consider the following five exercises you […]
Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It!
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It! When caring for an aging or sick loved one, it’s natural to want to devote all your time and attention to their needs. But what about your needs? Between work, personal responsibilities and other duties, it […]
Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors Depression is a common affliction among the elderly. More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected by late-life depression. Only around 10 percent seek treatment for depression however. A stigma surrounds the topic of depression, particularly among […]