If you have an elderly parent who still lives independently, you may have hired a home health aide in the past for regular visits. This professional may drop by daily to help your parent get some exercise and have a little companionship, or he or she may visit only sporadically. In either scenario, you may come to a point that you’re considering having a home aide spend 24 hours a day with your parent.…
Read More »If you have been recently diagnosed with a serious ailment, you may have opted for in-home healthcare over uncomfortable hospital stays. After all, who wouldn’t prefer their own soft bed and cable network over the standard hospital experience? Like any healthcare system, home healthcare has its own set of checks and balances to keep you safe and comfortable. Here are two important things your home health care supervisor should be doing, so that you know what to expect.…
Read More »Whether you’ve recently lost your vision due to an accident or a progressive disease, going blind in adulthood is a big change. You’re probably feeling very lost and unsure about what to do next. To help you find your way, here are a few tips for navigating this difficult time in your life and getting back on the road to independent living. Bring Your Concerns Up with Your Doctor After a serious injury, it’s common to feel embarrassed if you can’t do the same things you used to.…
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