How To Become A Caregiver In Florida
If you’ve ever contemplated a career that is both personally and professionally fulfilling, look no further than becoming a caregiver for the elderly or people with disabilities. With the aging…
If you’ve ever contemplated a career that is both personally and professionally fulfilling, look no further than becoming a caregiver for the elderly or people with disabilities. With the aging…
Being a caregiver offers more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to make positive change in people’s lives and gain personal fulfillment along the way! So join us on…
Geriatric massage therapy is a specialized form of massage designed specifically to address the needs of seniors. This type of massage considers age related changes that the body experiences, such…
Although it is commonly associated with youth, seniors can engage in intermittent fasting safely and even benefit from it. In this guide, we’ll go over the fundamentals of intermittent fasting.…
What is an STNA? An STNA, or State Tested Nurse Aide, is a certifiably trained nursing professional that typically works in long-term care facilities monitoring patients and providing quality care.…
Caregiving is a familiar term in the healthcare profile and is considered a selfless act of providing support, assistance, and comfort to someone in need, whether by a family member,…
Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium levels, is a common electrolyte imbalance that can occur in elderly people. As an essential electrolyte, sodium helps regulate fluid balance and helps nerve and…
Warning Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help at Home Increasing the Level of Care of a Loved One Look for these red flags as common indicators that a senior…
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: As essential providers of health services, HCS Home Care has experienced no interruptions to the continuity of care of our customers. We remain committed to protecting…
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make care giving less stressful and will likely improve…
Which is why the loss of independence can be a devastating blow to so many seniors. Difficulties with mobility, isolation, loneliness, and chronic medical issues are some of the contributors…
Each day, some 10,000 seniors turn 65 in the United States, and in 2019, people older than 65 years will outnumber those younger than five. The majority of seniors are…
The old way of dealing with chronic health problems and the myriad of symptoms brought on by aging are simply too costly and all too ineffective for our current healthcare…
There are nearly 40 million American adult children who have been pressed into service as primary caregivers for prior generations of parents. This volunteer army is put at great financial…
Nearly every metric is improved: Longevity, quality of life, mental health, healing and recovery times are better when seniors receive care in the familiar comfort of their home.
Dementia is difficult for everyone. The person suffering with it. The family members who become caregivers. And even for healthcare providers who do not always have solutions to the many…
As we grow older and our physical abilities change, our living spaces sometimes need modifications to help us function, prevent falls and stay independent so we can “age in place”…
Determining exactly when loved ones need help at home can be challenging but the answer for the most part is right in front of your eyes. Here are some questions…
Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. But adults 65 and older are at risk for falls, which can signal the beginning of the end of that active…