Home care providers and full service home health care agencies are a unique breed. While training is needed to meet job requirements, home health care providers must also possess other innate qualities that enable them to compassionately perform job functions, as per patient wishes and the wishes of their families.these special qualities are what make [...]
Home Care and Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease in Palm Springs, CA
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
At present, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are looking for new treatments and care techniques to alter the course of the disease and improve the quality of life for people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. It is important to take ample care of yourself if you have to take care of someone suffering [...]
Senior Independence Update in Palm Springs, CA
July 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Falls are a major reason for our seniors hospital admissions, readmissions, loss of independance and rising healthcare costs for seniors. Yet fall prevention efforts are not to date a change maker for eldercare. Here are some quick thoughts on how to make some positive changes. Fall prevention efforts seem to be skewed to “avoidance efforts” [...]
Podiatry Interventions Shown to Significantly Reduce Falls in Rancho Mirage, CA
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Podiatry Interventions Shown to Significantly Reduce Falls Foot pain has long been suspected of contributing to falls. An Austrailian study (2) recently documented successful interventions for community dwelling older adults with disabling foot pain. Over 300 men and women were divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received a multifaceted podiatry intervention including [...]
Depression or Dementia? in Palm Springs, CA
July 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Important discussion concerning these similiar diseases that sometimes go together but are often two seperate issues. Be aware of your senior loved ones environment, talke to primary care doctor, always get a second opinion from a neurologist regarding a dementia diagnosis. Read on for additional information. Written By : Stephanie Roberts Determining whether a senior [...]
The Fight Against Arthritis in Palm Desert, CA
July 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Fight Against Arthritis is ongoing without an end in sight, Adrian writes about that effort. Written By : Adrian Joele Except from the two things we can be certain of in life: death and taxes, there is a third most of us can count on, which is arthritis. It effects nearly 70% – 80% [...]
3 Lessons on Durable Powers of Attorney in Palm Springs, CA
July 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is an area that needs to be addressed before and not during or after a significant event. Please read over and if necessary have a family meeting so that you do not place yourself in a situation where you wish you acted and now it is to late. Written By : John Martin Durable [...]
3 Lessons on Durable Powers of Attorney in Ranch Mirage CA
July 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is an area that needs to be addressed before and not during or after a significant event. Please read over and if necessary have a family meeting so that you do not place yourself in a situation where you wish you acted and now it is to late. Written By : John Martin Durable [...]
Balance Exercises for Seniors in Palm Desert, CA
June 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Balance is important for our seniors. Here is some good balance exercises to improve that critical functionality. Written By : SeniorsList Balance is essential in seniors to help prevent falls and thus improve the quality of life and long-term independence. One of the best ways to influence your balance is to strengthen your leg muscles. [...]
10 Signs A Senior May Need Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living in Palm Springs, CA
June 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Trying to determine if mom or dad need care? Read on below this atricle will help you. Call our office at the end of the article for a nurse interaction. 10 Signs A Senior May Need Assistance with Daily Living By Emma R. Dickison Good information from Emma…one caution “more assistance” from a retirement or [...]
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