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Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver? In today’s aging society, more seniors are choosing to age in place, favoring the familiarity and comfort of their own homes over the institutional setting of assisted living or nursing facilities.

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When Facing Language Barriers, Having the Same Home Care Nurse Improves Outcomes

Daily Nurse

Having different nurses increased the risk of readmission with this population, but the risk varied by language. “It It is thought that the more often a nurse interacts with a patient, the more likely they are to get to know them and their family or caregivers, regardless of whether there is a language barrier,” says Squires.

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Ways That Caregivers Can Prevent Bed Sores

Caregiver Support Services

One of the primary responsibilities of caregivers is to ensure the comfort and well-being of those in their care. However, with the proper knowledge and proactive measures, caregivers can prevent these uncomfortable and potentially dangerous sores. They can lead to severe complications if not addressed promptly.

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On National AIDS and Aging Day, A Veteran Nurse Looks Back: How Nurses Can Transform the Lives of HIV/AIDS Patients Through Empathy

Daily Nurse

Across the board, as the number of older adults receiving care at home grows, so will the need for nurses and caregivers specializing in home health, including nurses who understand the specific needs of individuals with HIV, which vary from person to person.

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Healthcare Apps and the Power of Coordinated Care

Chicago Caregiving

Care for one person often includes the physician, consultant physicians, physical or occupational therapists, a speech therapist, a dietician, a social worker, home-care nurses, and numerous others, she says. To connect the layers of care and providers any one person may require, healthcare apps are coming to the rescue.

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What Nurses Do For Us

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Show some appreciation for the nurses around you today by sending a note or sharing how they’ve impacted your life. Here at Freedom Home Care we’ll be celebrating all of our certified caregivers and nurses who provide Alzheimer’s care, in home care, and more.

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Preparing for death and dying at home

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As a caregiver, there are some things you need to consider in preparing for death and dying at home for the person you are caring for. It is important to know that the decision to die at home or care for someone to die at home is not an easy one. Is there a palliative care unit available?