It’s a fact that the love and compassion you can provide to your loved ones is unmatchable. However, in situations such as where serious illness or extensive care is required, it is wise to hire a professional caregiver for your loved one. Feelings of guilt about hiring somebody from outside their family rather than family […]

Holidays are an important time of the year for families to come together. It can be challenging to accomplish this goal if there are elderly or sick parents in nursing homes or homebound who need medical assistance. Rest assured there are ways to arrange the holiday season with your eldery loved one with Specialized Nursing

Elderly people often become vulnerable due to lack of mobility and weak limbs, which can cause a fall. These falls can be quite serious, therefore it is very important to fall-proof your house as well as to be vigilant while you are out and about with an elderly person. Here are a few tips to

How to Provide Care for a Recovering Stroke Patient As a family member or loved one, it can be challenging to take care of a recovering stroke patient, so here we’ve answered a few ‘frequently asked questions’ and compiled a few important tips to make caring for a recovering stroke patient more effective and simple.

What are the signs of mild moderate and severe Alzheimer’s disease? It can be hard to tell if our loved ones may be experiencing symptoms of Alzheimers. It can also be hard to face the issue. Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. There is hope, that the earlier and more effectively you diagnose the disease the

7 Major Differences Between Home Health Aides (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) There are several major differences between HHA’s and CNA’s. Most noteworthy is that the HHA is not required to have a license and the CNA is required to have a license. In addition, certifications and training course requirements vary, and the services

Best Tips For Safely Traveling With Seniors When planning trips with elderly loved ones involved, it can be tough to manage all of the details to ensure a safe journey. Luckily, with a little forethought and a few phone calls, most of the major concerns can be alleviated in advance. Depending on the patients needs

Healthy Exercise Programs for Seniors As we age our bodies can become rigid, tight, and achy. To counteract this it is important to stay physically active to maintain agility, flexibility and mobility. This will keep both the body and mind functioning well in older age. If you or a loved one is looking for a