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Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Unveils New Personal Care Program

Hospice News

Our Hospice of South Central Indiana has added a personal care program to its service offerings. The nonprofit hospice providers new personal care business will complement its hospice and palliative care services across its 22 county service area in its home state.

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Customized Care at Home: The Benefits of Personalized Care Plans

Community Home Health Care

Why Personalized Care Matters Every person’s health journey is different, and care needs can vary greatly depending on factors such as age, medical conditions, mobility, and cognitive function. Our care plans are adaptable , allowing us to adjust services as health conditions evolve or new challenges arise.

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Strategies To Overcome Resistance to Bathing for a Loved One With Dementia

American In-Home Care

A resistance to bathing is one such behavior. Once a welcomed way to start the day or a relaxing way to end the day, bathing may become an activity that is met with discomfort, embarrassment, and fear. An unwillingness to bathe is stressful for both the family caregiver and the individual with dementia.

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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

Hospice News

HHCJ’s additional services included bereavement care, as well as free medical equipment loans for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, bath benches, bedside commodes or canes. Personal care and social work referrals will also end. The post Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages appeared first on Hospice News.

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Be the Voice for your Loved-One

Today's Caregiver

As a caregiver you may provide your loved-one personal care such as feeding, bathing, cleaning, transportation, and exercise. You also may have medical, financial, and legal responsibilities. You may even organize social and recreational activities

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From the Trenches: Nurse Practitioner Obiora on Where Hospice Succeeds, What Needs to Change

Hospice News

You find yourself doing the wound care, because you want this patient to have some comfort. You even try to help with personal care, and things like that. Often, by the time they give the patient just a bath that time window is over, especially in the hospice setting. You have to go above and beyond to help.

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Signs It Might Be Time for 24/7 In-Home Care

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Difficulty Managing Daily Activities Tasks like cooking, cleaning, dressing, and bathing can become overwhelming for seniors, especially those with mobility challenges or cognitive decline. Personalized Care : 24/7 care means your loved one receives individualized support tailored to their preferences, health requirements, and routines.