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Working With A Home Health Care Provider In Overland Park
By djohnson, 9:00 am on May 15, 2019
Home health care providers, and the close personal and physical care they provide, can foster dependence. However, as professionals, maintaining a healthy, balanced relationship with the care recipient is vitally important. Here are some suggestions to help support the caregiver/client relationships. Make A Home Health Care Plan Family members can create a care plan that identifies the tasks and responsibilities of the caregiver. Communicate early and often, imparting your expectations, inviting questions or suggestions. Misunderstandings can interfere with maintaining a good relationship. When everyone is aware and in agreement, it makes it much easier to form positive relationships. Choosing Home Health Care Providers When you are choosing a caregiver, make sure it’s a good fit. …
View Full Article Elderly Care Provides Support And Encouragement
By djohnson, 9:00 am on May 8, 2019
Elderly care of loved ones presents special challenges and many times can be difficult for caregivers to manage. Due to aging, physical changes to the body often results in the loss of a person’s physical abilities. These changes can make seniors feel helpless and not in control of their lives. It can lead to depression and anxiety, which directly affects their overall quality of life. Most aging adults want to carry on their lives as they always have – continuing to live in their own home, drive their car, take walks or travel – whatever they would normally do. However, when this is no longer possible, elderly care providers in Overland Park have the ability …
View Full Article Types Of Home Health Care Services In Kansas City
By djohnson, 9:00 am on April 23, 2019
Home health care services provide the support that enables a person to remain in their home while receiving care. In-home care services can help an aging person who needs assistance to live independently. The services may be professional or by a layperson. Not all home care providers offer the same services, and not all home care services are for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors, nurses, aides, and therapists, in addition to family members, provide short-term or long-term care in the home, depending on a person’s needs. Care may be provided during recovery following medical setbacks, specialized daily care for disabled persons and during rehabilitation following surgery. Medicare-certified home health care, long-term or short-term hourly nursing …
View Full Article Dementia Care Needs Caregiver Support In Kansas City
By djohnson, 2:28 pm on April 17, 2019
Dementia care is a major health and social concern in Kansas City, with an increasing demand for caregiving. The impact of the disease affects not only the person with dementia but also the families who care for them and the society in which they live. Many families are tasked with finding the resources for the care and support of people with dementia. Alzheimer’s & Dementia The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other causes as well. Dementia is a progressive disease that affects cognition and other crucial functions of the brain. Age is the main risk factor, and as the population ages, the people who develop dementia continues to increase. …
View Full Article Home Health Care Safety A Priority In Overland Park
By djohnson, 9:00 am on April 9, 2019
Home health care services are a fast-growing industry, with a predicted 60% increase in the United States by 2022. The need for home health care workers is expected to rise, as well. The concerns for the safety and well-being of clients and caregivers is an important part of home health care in Overland Park. When a person ages they become more susceptible to not only chronic illness and disease that impairs their ability to take care of themselves but the risks of injury are increased. It is an important issue that home health care must address. Care of aging seniors is usually provided by family members in the client’s home, or a home health …
View Full Article Dementia Care Overland Park – Normal Aging and Memory Loss
By djohnson, 9:00 am on April 3, 2019
The need for dementia care in the Overland Park area is on the rise now, more than ever, as aging adults are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Almost 40 percent of people over the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. It is important that caregivers learn early on how to recognize the symptoms and discern the differences between age-associated memory impairment (memory loss due to aging) and dementia. Normal Aging The five most common signs of cognitive decline that occurs with normal aging are: Memory loss – Occasional forgetfulness (things and events) Lack of recognition – Not remembering friend’s or family member’s name Social skills – Forgetting …
View Full Article Home Health Care Kansas City – Never Skip a Meal
By djohnson, 10:47 am on March 27, 2019
Home Care Assistance has been providing home health care in Kansas City for many years. We understand the importance of finding reputable and trustworthy care for seniors who do not wish to live in a facility. Our services ensure that your loved ones receive the level of care they need and that generally starts with a healthy meal plan. Seniors need to eat healthy foods to meet their changing nutritional needs. While eating regularly is routine for most people, some seniors are physically unable to shop or prepare food for themselves. Often, certain medications contribute to the loss of their sense of taste or smell, which can lead to a lack of interest in eating. In …
View Full Article Caregivers Support Makes A Difference In Extended Care
By djohnson, 8:30 am on March 20, 2019
Caregivers are being relied on more and more frequently in Kansas City as the average life expectancy increases and more people are living with chronic illness and disabilities. Many people choose to remain in their home rather than enter a nursing facility. This means that a family member usually becomes the caregiver. The role of family caregiver has many challenges, is often a thankless job and one that is all too often taken for granted by other family members. The need for a caregiver can arise unexpectedly, and many people find themselves in this position with no training and no idea of how to fulfill the role. Taking care of the needs of an ailing …
View Full Article Dementia Care Help For New Care Givers
By djohnson, 9:00 am on March 13, 2019
Dementia care is an ongoing process involving several different stages, each with its own set of challenges and symptoms. Dementia is an unavoidable reality for many people. Aging adults who have been diagnosed with dementia will ultimately require specialized care during the progression of the disease. Caregivers of loved ones with dementia will be faced with many unexpected challenges. Abrupt, significant changes in your own life may be in order to take care of your loved one. It can be overwhelming with all the demands on your time and impact your personal well-being. Effects of Dementia Dementia care is a long-term process. As it progresses, it can take a toll on both the person with …
View Full Article Financial Planning And Elderly Care In Kansas City
By djohnson, 9:00 am on March 6, 2019
Elderly care and financial matters are a growing concern in Kansas City. Elderly care is about more than just a person’s health, it involves financial care as well. As people get older, it is not uncommon for them to develop some degree of memory loss. They have difficulty focusing, which can result in confusion or agitation. Even mild memory loss can make it difficult for seniors to perform their usual daily activities. Thus, managing their finances and taking care of their personal business becomes impossible. Children of aging parents need to be aware of what their parents’ financial situation is. For example, it’s tax season now and time to prepare and file taxes. Someone must …
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