While the vast majority of seniors prefer to age in one place, many seek assistance from home health companies and assistant living services because of an increased need for personal assistance or in home care. Numerous studies have been conducted that show that seniors having social connections through family members, friends, social organizations, even companion animals is directly linked with…
Bellow you will find a copy of one of the nursing care plans for type 2 diabetes authored by myself (a registered nurse manager). An detailed commentary by myself can be found below the nursing care plan. Please read through the care plan to better understand standards of type 2 diabetes care. Please refer to the link at the end…
As Christmas enters its final week, many people are considering the future and wondering what the New Year will bring them. For some, there is a growing sense of worry and uncertainty much closer to home. Across the country, many elderly residents and their relatives may be a little at the future. However, there are several ways to prepare for…
PA Home Page – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today Mark Weiner, the Executive Director of the Jewish Home of Eastern PA is here to tell us more
Personal care for the elderly The older we get, the less self-reliant we become. An unfortunate truth about ageing is that sooner or later you won’t be able to look after yourself and will require assistance. Personal care can alleviate the stresses that elderly people suffer through on a daily basis, create a safe environment for them in their home,…
Many seniors have trouble getting around their homes safely, leaving families with some tough decisions. Whether or not an elderly family member should move into an assisted living facility is often one of the key questions. However, home care is a viable option with many great benefits. 1. Home care allows seniors to retain a sense of independence and freedom…
What Is Elderly Care? Simply put, elderly care is a support service catered specifically for the needs of senior citizens in their own home. It is designed with the purpose of enabling its elderly patrons to live as independently as they are able to, with varying levels of help from care support assistants. With a focus on respect and dignity,…
Accidents can happen, and they can happen at any given time. Elderly people with chronic conditions are at particular risk.
Elder care or care for the elderly refers to fulfilling special needs of senior citizens. Senior citizens today means our own parents, elderly destitute people, the homeless and others of old age
Making Sense of Your Memory Care Options in Scranton, Pennsylvania Caring for a loved one who’s been diagnosed with memory loss is a challenge for everyone involved. Understanding dementia and learning about the memory care resources available are vital first steps in what can be a challenging journey. Fortunately, for those in Scranton, PA, there are a number of reliable…