How to Create a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Create a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Cardiovascular diseases – including congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke – remain the leading cause of death in the world, accounting for more than 17 million deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. They claim more lives than all […]
Helping Your Elderly Loved One After Surgery
Contact Us Looking for care? Schedule a home care assessment! Click Here Helping Your Elderly Loved One After Surgery Just because your loved one has been released from the hospital after having surgery doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of post-surgical care you’ll still be required to facilitate. As your elderly loved one recovers, this […]
4 Warning Signs Your Loved One Could Be Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 4 Warning Signs Your Loved One Could Be Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease It can be hard to watch your loved one age, in part because it’s a reminder that one day you will too. However, it is more important than ever to keep your eye out for warning signs […]
The 6 Best Ways to Regain Independence after Surgery
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The 6 Best Ways to Regain Independence after Surgery Imagining the post-surgery road to recovery can be daunting and frightening. How long will recovery take? Will I ever regain full independence? These are questions that everyone asks before major medical procedures. The answers, however, depend largely on the individual. […]
Home Care Myths & Facts Revealed
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Home Care Myths & Facts Revealed How many of us have tried to have conversations with our family members about receiving extra care and the conversation fell flat? More often than not, we either don’t know enough information to present to our family, or they are eager to tune […]
Importance of Managing Medications for Elderly Safety
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Importance of Managing Medications for Elderly Safety Photo Credit: tr0tt3r via Compfight cc Did you know that on average individuals 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescriptions per year, and individuals aged 80 to 84 take an average of 18 prescriptions per year? Additionally, adverse drug reactions and noncompliance are responsible […]
What’s the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What’s the Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Millions of Americans experience some form of dementia; the most common form being Alzheimer’s disease. Despite affecting so many people, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are not widely understood and terms are sometimes used interchangeably. In reality, the terms Alzheimer’s and dementia […]
How to Create a Positive Hospice Environment
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Create a Positive Hospice Environment It can be very hard to watch our beloved family members age; it’s even harder to accept that their conditions will worsen. Often, the right course of action seems to be consulting specialist after specialist after specialist, but at a certain point, […]
Customize Your Nursing Care Services: In-Home Care For Any Budget
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Customize Your Nursing Care Services: In-Home Care For Any Budget If you’re considering care options for a loved one, you might believe that care from the comfort of home is out of reach; however, that’s a myth! Home nursing services are a much more accessible—and even financially sustainable—option compared […]
Gentle Ways to Promote In-Home Care for Your Aging Parents
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Gentle Ways to Promote In-Home Care for Your Aging Parents If your aging parents are experiencing a decline in their physical abilities and energy levels, you may be considering obtaining help from an in-home caregiver. Convincing your parents of this need, however, can be a struggle. After all, maintaining […]