Hope Hospice

JUNE 2, 2020

But for a person living with dementia, deterioration in other parts of the brain—i.e., the frontal lobe, the temporal lobes, the hippocampus—greatly impacts or inhibits processing information. An unwanted bath or change of clothing may be just enough to cause the amygdala and frontal lobe to provoke a variety of negative behaviors.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This shift brings to the forefront a critical decision for seniors and their families: determining the need for a home care nurse versus an in-home personal caregiver. Understanding the differences between these two types of care is essential for making an informed decision that best suits the needs of your loved one.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 24, 2024

Senior housing options range from independent living to assisted living, each catering to different levels of care and support. Understanding these options can help seniors and their families make informed decisions about the best living arrangements to ensure comfort, safety, and quality of life.

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 1, 2019

For instance, a caregiver who provides personal care (bathing, toileting) too quickly causes frustration for the person living with dementia; he can’t process what is happening. These are called dementia-related behaviors.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

Hospice care teams work with patients to develop individualized pain management plans that aim to minimize a patient’s pain and maximize their comfort. In addition to pain management, hospice care teams also provide other types of physical support, such as help with basic activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and eating.

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The Nurse Break

APRIL 11, 2022

AIN/PCA – Assistant in Nursing / Personal Care Assistant. Often working in Aged Care, the role of a PCA primarily revolves around attending to personal hygiene needs and activities of daily living of clients and residents. Many of the following titles and roles are interchangeable and employer dependant.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Time Management Strategies For Hospice Nurses: DAILY ESSENTIALS To start the day on the right foot, hospice nurses should ensure they have essential information and supplies readily available. Hospice nurses need to be well-prepared with essential information. Visit during meals and at bath time. With your own eyes!!

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding the Complexities of Caregiving Caring for aging parents often involves addressing a range of issues, including health concerns, mobility challenges, and emotional needs. Additionally, caregivers may face their own stressors, such as work commitments, family responsibilities, and personal health issues.

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Home With Help

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

To guide you in making an informed decision, here are some key questions to ask when hiring a Scottsdale in-home care agency, helping you feel confident that you’re selecting the right partner for your family’s care. They also receive ongoing education to stay up-to-date on best practices in home care.

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Comfort Home Care

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Consider installing grab bars near the toilet and in the shower or bath. Keep a list of emergency contact information easily accessible. Bathroom Modifications Bathrooms can be particularly hazardous for seniors. The wet surfaces and tight spaces make them prone to slips and falls.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

2) Home Care/Personal Care. This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. This type of care is also referred to as custodial care.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

2) Home Care/Personal Care. This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. This type of care is also referred to as custodial care.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

2) Home Care/Personal Care. This type of in-home assistance offers basic functional, non-medical help such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, medication reminders, shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, shopping, etc. This type of care is also referred to as custodial care.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. Without these vital communications in the brain cells occurring, a decline in speech, communication, concentration, information processing, and overall functions will ensue. What Causes Dementia?

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 27, 2023

Next steps are, you know, our registered nurses and you know, us in New Jersey here, we, you know, operate with registered nurses for our, you know, home health aide supervision and, and personal care. So tracking infections also in the same breath, you know, looking for repeat caregivers there within infections and UTIs.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

And so- Eric: A lot of care was just a tiny, tiny baby by that back then. I’ve been on a quest to build those services and support so that people can make true, informed decisions for themselves and their families. We’re selling objectivity, information, independence and choice. Eric: Great, thank you both.

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