In most professions, you can tell how well someone is doing at their job by how often their customers come back for more. Health care, though, is kind of the opposite, especially when it comes to hospitals. Success in this context usually means not having to go back anytime soon. It’s not always easy […]
Have you ever woken up from a frightening or stressful dream, only for lucidity to linger just out of reach for a few minutes? That sense of disorientation, of confusion, of alarm, feeling like things are amiss but not fully understanding why? Experiences like those may be the closest analogs we have to what individuals […]
We all have to use them. And for a lot of people, a lot of the time, we do, without incident, and without difficulty. It’s simply…going to the bathroom. But just because it’s safe and easy for some—or even most—people does not mean that it’s effortless and risk-free for everyone. Bathroom safety is often [...]
It’s not an easy thing to discuss, but providing care for someone with critical medical needs can be emotionally, physically, and even financially taxing. Often seen in the case of individuals caring for elderly family members, this can range anywhere from regular check-ins and providing transportation to clinic appointments, to live-in home care and [...]
Recognizing End-Stage Dementia Conversations about “the future” seemed a lot more fun when we were younger, didn’t they? Something about hurtling toward said future at increasing speed takes some of the joy out of it. And in few places is that as evident as when it’s time to have conversations about a loved one [...]
We take a lot of things for granted in our youth, only for them to become unique challenges as we age. One such mundane-activity-turned-minefield is bathing. For many of us, it was something we did essentially every day for the bulk of our lives. Then, little by little, that simple routine became a major [...]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with InHomeCare. Interventions save lives. Nurse intervention is considered the backbone of home care. It’s hard to overstate the importance of nurses in the healthcare system. Even for individuals receiving home nursing care, hospice, or assisted living support, nurses often [...]
There are a plethora of reasons someone might need to find exercise regimens they can perform from a seated position. But while reasons and circumstances may differ, there’s at least one reality that’s true for anyone facing this scenario, be they wheelchair bound or just reduced mobility, or anything in-between. Everyone could benefit from [...]
Respite care provides temporary relief to primary caregivers, allowing them time to attend to personal needs, run errands, or simply rest. This type of care can be provided in-home or at facilities such as adult day centers, nursing homes, or specialized respite centers. The importance of respite care cannot be overstated – it prevents caregiver [...]
For parents and caregivers of children with autism, finding appropriate and effective child care is both crucial and challenging. Autism child care requires specialized knowledge, tailored approaches, and an environment that supports each child's unique needs while fostering development and well-being. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts how individuals perceive the [...]