Taking care of a human being, or even helping a person take care of themselves, is a heavy burden to bear. To be clear, the person is not the burden, but being responsible for their safety and well-being is taxing, and if you never get relief or a break from that duty, the stress can [...]
Proper diet is important for everyone, but some demographics are more susceptible to the risks of poor nutrition. And while general “healthy eating” guidelines are applicable more or less across the board, what constitutes “proper nutrition” will vary to some degree even from person to person. For seniors and retirees, the topic is both [...]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When a loved one has support needs, it can lead to a lot of very difficult conversations. Some of the hardest issues to address are if, and when, to look beyond the family for additional assistance. But putting off these concerns won’t improve things, and may keep you and your loved one from getting the [...]
Caregivers play a vital role in our society, providing essential support to millions of Americans who need assistance with daily living activities. These unsung heroes often sacrifice their own time, energy, and sometimes even their careers to care for loved ones who are elderly, disabled, or chronically ill. In the United States, there are over [...]
The spotlight on mental health has grown exponentially over the years, enlightening the public about its importance in relation to overall wellness. An often overlooked segment in these discussions, however, is seniors. Their mental well-being is as crucial as their physical health, with both comprising the components necessary for quality living in the golden years. [...]