This is a topic that can be somewhat overwhelming and confusing for families and their loved ones when they start to explore possibly moving their loved ones into assisted living, independent living, or even hire home care services. We will explore the cost, services, and living options that families can explore as they decide what the […]
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If you have ever been concerned for a loved one’s safety after visiting them or after the first time they may have fallen in their home then you know how important it is to make sure that their home is as safe as it can be for them. We are going to discuss some of the
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Today we wanted to take some time and talk about Caregiver Support Groups. We will discuss what they are and how families can benefit from them. Some of you may have attended a Caregiver Support Group before and may be familiar with some of the benefits they offer. However, quite often when families are just starting
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On this episode of All Home Care Matters, we welcome a special guest, Michelle. The unique experiences that Michelle shares with us are something all families can benefit from. Michelle had several family members who all experienced different forms of long-term care and levels of care. Through this journey with her family members, she is able
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A topic that most people are not very familiar with is what’s the difference between home care and home health care? There could be some of you right now that may not realize there is any difference. We find often that these two words are used interchangeably and even by professionals in the health care field.
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In this episode we discuss a question that seems fairly simple, but when answered often times people realize they didn’t understand it completely and that question is What is Home Care?
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Welcome to All Home Care Matters a brand new podcast and Youtube channel that will be discussing all things home care as well as having important discussions on age related topics, resources, and tips for families who are caring for a loved one or that want to learn more about long-term care issues. Thank you.
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Communicating effectively with someone living with Dementia is so important and your method of communication may need to adapt and change as the Dementia develops and progresses, or may well depend on the type of Dementia. Dementia can influence a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others and those living with Dementia often find it
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Kindly written by Erica Curcio Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, Boston MA Today we are talking VISION Over our lifetimes, our vision WILL change. For some, it might be harder to see things, leading to an eventual desire to purchase glasses. BUT did you know that as you age something else happens that is
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Kindly written by Debbie Callow RMN An Advance Care Plan, known as an ACP, is an umbrella term that contains a plan made in advance of reaching the end of your life that details key wishes, preferences, and legal aspects of your care needs. It was previously known as a Living Will, some people may still
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Many have the misconception that Dementia is a natural part of ageing…IT IS NOT! Another common misconception is that Dementia is only prevalent in later years, again IT IS NOT. Dementia, although not as frequent, can be diagnosed from any age and in the UK alone there are over 42,000 people with Dementia that are under
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A Dementia Friendly Garden is about creating a space that a person living with Dementia can enjoy whilst feeling safe and content. Being outside and able to enjoy the fresh air can have massive benefits on mental health and wellbeing and having a safe outdoor space of their own to enjoy can help to reduce stress
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