The recovery period after a long illness, injury, or surgery can be stressful and frustrating. When preparing your home for the return of a loved one after such a stay, here are some things to consider: Keep the mind busy. While our bodies may not be ready to jump up and get around just yet […]
What to Expect from In-Home Healthcare
Are you considering in-home healthcare to assist you or a loved one in recovering from surgery or a long illness? It can often take weeks or months of professional care to help patients recover from or adapt to their illness or injury. In-home healthcare therapists have the equipment, skills, and training to assist in recovery […]
5 Reasons Seniors Receive Better Care at Home
While hospitals can provide specialized and emergency care better than anywhere else, it turns out that there’s no better place for rehabilitation than at home. Here’s why: Home rehabilitation tends to be shorter. It turns out that the comforts of home can affect our mental and physical health. Stress negatively impacts health, including how quickly […]
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
In the event of an emergency – whether it’s a flood, tornado, power outage, or civil strife – seniors are especially vulnerable. That why emergency preparedness is so vital for seniors. In fact, the American Red Cross recommends that seniors have a support network that they can call on in the event of an emergency, […]
