Devon and I talk daily with grown children struggling with how to convince their aging parents to make lifestyle changes to ensure their safety. It’s an understatement to say it’s complicated so most of these children have only an inkling of an idea about what the lifestyle change should be: Getting Mom and Dad to [...]
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Is a Caregiver Robot Better Than a Facility in Yardley?
Posted on 19 February 2012.
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Our Strong Suit is Hearts – Valentine Card to Caregivers
Posted on 14 February 2012.
JUST CLICK ON THE CARD TO ENLARGE IT! One of our great joys is to create cards that celebrate caregiving. We want the reader to smile and connect for a moment with the notion of how Devon and I see what a Home Care agency does. Devon is a punster and came up with the title [...]
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How to Get the Best Homecare Aide for Your Mom in Newtown-Yardley, PA?
Posted on 12 February 2012.
Once you’ve decided that you need help, and your mother has agreed, how do you find the best caregiver? Aides are a unique breed. Not only do they need training and experience but they also possess qualities that enable them to compassionately perform their job and meet a client’s needs. There are many options in [...]
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All about Cece… Or “I want her to take care of my parents in Yardley, PA!”
Posted on 31 January 2012.
One of the biggest fears of children and aging adults about starting in-home care service is who will be coming into their home. Are they honest? Are they trustworthy? Are they skilled and experienced in providing care? Will they get along with my mom and with the family? Blogging about our caregivers is a great [...]
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The Promise of the New Year – Recharging the Caregiving Spirit
Posted on 31 December 2011.
JUST CLICK ON THE CARD TO ENLARGE IT! This New Year’s 2011 card came to life during a brainstorming session in a parking lot at Ann’s Choice. Devon and I were attending a seminar on Hospice and it made us think about one of our clients whose caregiving for her mother went above- and-beyond the [...]
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Does Medicare Pay for A WAY TO STAY Home Care in Newtown Yardley PA?
Posted on 30 November 2011.
Many callers to our agency want care for their loved ones at home and hope it will be paid for by Medicare or private medical insurance. Our challenge is to educate them about the difference between what our agency offers, “non-medical Home Care” and that which Medicare generally covers, “Home Health Care.” Let me simplify [...]
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Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging in Yardley Newtown, PA?
Posted on 03 August 2011.
Dr. Suzanne Salamon, associate chief for geriatric clinical programs at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is just the person to answer questions about seniors. She was recently appointed to the editorial board of Harvard Medical School’s Health Letter and Jane Hass of The Orange County Register interviewed her to get the low-down [...]
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How Private Duty Can Improve the Quality of Hospital Care for Seniors in Yardley,PA
Posted on 24 July 2011.
Three weeks ago one of our long-time Home Care clients was unavoidably rushed to the hospital. This nonagenarian fears the hospital because she’s scared of dying there as her husband did 10 years ago. Her daughter made sure that her usual aides shared shifts at her bedside throughout her mom’s hospital stay. Devon and I [...]
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A Bittersweet Season – A Thought-Provoking Resource For End-Of-Life Care
Posted on 16 July 2011.
I’m a fan of the New York Times The New Old Age blog started by Jane Gross, and just finished reading her book A Bittersweet Season, Caring for Our Aging Parents and Ourselves. The book is well researched and filled with lessons learned by this smart woman and her brother (Michael Gross, author of 740 [...]
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Breaking A Bad Habit: Calling Our Elders Honey Or Sweetie
Posted on 02 July 2011.
Sometime this Spring an 82-year old client, Mrs. Z., gave me a stomach-churning account of what it’s like to be talked down to by an 80-year old delivery man. She finds him patronizing and condescending and feels that he treats her like a child because she’s elderly. I dull-wittedly questioned how an 80-year old guy [...]
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