How Can You Plan Ahead for a Senior Who Has Incontinence?
Homecare Catasauqua PA-You and your aging adult might fear that incontinence is enough to keep her close to home rather than being out and about as much as she might like. The reality of the situation is that if you’re prepared, your elderly family member can easily enjoy going anywhere.
August is National Eye Exam Month
Caregivers in Allentown PA: August brings National Eye Exam Month—a wonderful reminder about the importance of scheduling yearly comprehensive eye exams for your parent and exams every two years for yourself. As a family caregiver, helping your parent stay up on yearly exams and acting as their medical advocate is probably one of your most important roles. At the same time, it’s easy to become so engrossed in caring for your parent that you forget to care for yourself.
Can You Recognize the Severity of a Burn?
Home Care in Schnecksville PA: In your role as a family caregiver it is critical that you recognize the risks that your aging parent is facing or the health challenges that they might encounter so that you are able to promptly and effectively give them the care that they need to overcome these challenges. Some of these are more expected and straightforward, such as a cold, but there are others that are more sudden and unexpected. One such issue is a burn.
Helping Your Parents Find the Right Doctor
Caregivers in Whitehall PA: When you were a child, your parent probably took you to see a pediatrician for check-ups, vaccinations, and when you were ill. Pediatricians specialize in medicine as it relates to children and also have experience in working with children and their parents. Now that your parent is older, have you thought about whether their regular primary care physician is still the right doctor for them?
Extended Family Care Attends St. Peter’s Job Fair in Allentown
On June 20, 2017 Extended Family Care attended the Greater Allentown Community Job Fair with over twenty other employers in the Allentown area who are currently seeking qualified job applicants. The event was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Quick Lunchtime Options for National Fruit and Veggies Month
Senior Care in Northampton PA: June is National Fruit and Veggies Month, the ideal opportunity for you as a family caregiver to help your elderly loved one integrate more of these healthy options into their regular diet. For some seniors, eating a wider variety of fruits and vegetables can seem intimidating, especially if they are not accustomed to these foods.
NEW CENTRAL STAR BABY ARRIVES AT AVITA HEALTH SYSTEM
Central Star Home Health Services in Mansfield Ohio is pleased to report the birth of Kashton Paul Banks. Kaston arrived on the morning of April 10th, 2017 at Avita Health Systems-Galion. He was a healthy 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 ¾ inches long. Kashton is the son of Elaina Banks who has worked as the Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator at Central Star for over two years.
Tips for Working Effectively with EMS in the Event of an Emergency with Your Loved One
Home Care in Whitehall PA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that elderly adults account for approximately 30 percent of the ambulance transports that occur each year, with more than 16 million older adults having to rely on EMS to bring them to the emergency room.
What Are You Telling Yourself that Actually Makes Caregiving More Difficult for You?
The things that you say to yourself as a family caregiver can make life easier for you or more difficult. Learning how to recognize those statements can help you to shift your mindset and find the right solutions.
Dad’s Hospitalization Could Mean Home Renovations to Help with Recovery
Home Care in Macungie PA: Since your father has been hospitalized, you’ve been at the hospital every day, having conversations with him, supporting him, and keeping him positive.
