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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

AT Home Care & Hospice

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Launches Caregiver Education Partnership

Hospice News

The community-based provider offers care in the home, at hospitals and in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities in the region. Topics include fall prevention, pain and symptom management, bathing, incontinence, patient safety and decreasing anxiety, as well as wellness care for caregivers, among others.

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The Pros of Home Health Care Over Assisted Living

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

When considering care the two most highly considered options are home health care and assisted living. It is easier for family and friends to visit elderly loved ones at home than at a hospital or assisted living. Relief for family caregivers – home health aides can help with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks.

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Senior Housing Options: From Independent Living to Assisted Living

Seasons Hospice

Living Options For The Elderly As individuals age, their housing needs and preferences often change. Senior housing options range from independent living to assisted living, each catering to different levels of care and support. These features help create a safe living environment for residents.

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5 Signs Assisted Living May Be the Solution for Your Aging Parent

Comfort Home Care

This is where assisted living may be the solution your family needs. An assisted living facility can provide your parent with the support and community they need while preserving as much self-sufficiency and independence as possible. Difficulty Managing Daily Tasks. Decreased Mobility. Social Isolation.

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Lifematters Selects AlayaCare as a Home Care Software Partner

AlayaCare

Lifematters is the first choice in home care for individuals, families, doctors, nurses, social workers, hospitals, and independent- and assisted-living facilities, and has garnered recognition in these areas from local and national award programs. metropolitan area.

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