Benefits of Home - In-Home Senior Care

What to Expect from a Family Consultation and Assessment

Chris Fay — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:02:10 +0000

There comes a moment in nearly every elder care situation where those family members who are providing care will stop and ask themselves one of two questions: are we doing what’s best for our elder family member or can we continue to provide the level of personal or professional care that our elder family member …

The Top 5 Key Traits of an In-home Caregiver

Chris Fay — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:24 +0000

These days, many seniors are choosing to remain in their homes and receive in-home care as opposed to moving to retirement communities or assisted living facilities. Depending on the level of care required, many seniors may benefit from an in-home caregiver and are capable of staying in their homes. For elders who require multiple visits …

Indicators That Your Family Member May Require In-home Care

Chris Fay — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:15:35 +0000

We all want what’s best for our family and friends – especially those that are getting on in their years and could use some extra help from time to time. It’s in our nature to try to keep them safe and happy and healthy. But when health and well-being issues begin to occur – especially …

Companion Care vs. Assisted Living Care

Chris Fay — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:14:03 +0000

When choosing the most beneficial setting for an elder’s care, many factors need to be considered. For instance, the level of care required, special needs, expenses, and senior care housing options should all be discussed. For those seniors who prefer their independence but still require assistance with some of their daily activities, an assisted living …

Utilizing In-home Care Services when an Injured Elder Returns Home

Chris Fay — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:48:04 +0000

[Part II of the Elder Incident and Care Cycle] When an elder in your care sustains an injury that requires hospitalization and subsequent rehabilitation, you may find that additional in-home care is needed once the elderly individual returns home. Fortunately, there are numerous personal and companion care services to be had – depending on the …

The Elder Incident and Care Cycle: Incident, Hospital, Rehab, Home

Chris Fay — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:45:34 +0000

As we age, the incidents of injuries inside or outside the home may increase. In an environment where an elder is without continual support, the advent of an injury leads to what many in the industry call “the incident and care cycle.” Whether an injury is caused by slipping on an ice-coated step on the …

Understanding and Making Use of Resources in a Hospital Care Environment

Chris Fay — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:23 +0000

For those who are caring for elders in the home, it is beneficial to have an understanding of how to make use of resources in a hospital care environment – in the event that their elder is injured or incapacitated and is placed in hospital care. The hospital environment offers a number of acute care …

Preparing for and Avoiding Problems with In-home Elder Care

Chris Fay — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:05:19 +0000

Caring for an elder in the home can be a rewarding experience for both the care giver and the elder, but at times it can also be a challenge. Although every elder care situation is unique to the individual and the family, certain problems and concerns may soon arise. Common issues, such as lack of …

The Benefits of Respite Care to Elder Care Providers

Chris Fay — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:13:40 +0000

For those who are actively caring for a disabled or chronically-ill elder in the home, the challenges are numerous and the schedule can be demanding. Oftentimes, an elder care provider is caring for an elderly parent at the same time they are caring for their own family at home. Typically, the care providers are alone …

Creating a Plan for Impaired Mobility in Elder-Care Home Environments

Chris Fay — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:10:27 +0000

The primary concern for caretakers of mobility-impaired seniors employing wheelchairs, scooters, crutches or other support devices is in thinking through the physical accessibility challenges they routinely face in the home. As mobility issues arise, changes to the home environment are certain. Surveys have shown that nearly 80% of seniors over the age of 65 wish …