KEEP WARM EVEN WHEN INSIDE

“Shake, shiver and shovel!” That’s what The Farmers’ Almanac says about the coming Winter weather which predicts a colder than normal winter with more snowfall than usual this year. Although most meteorologists don’t put much stock in the almanac, many people do…

ENJOY THE FALL SEASON WITH RECREATION

Each year, as the weather begins to shift to welcome Fall, I feel giddy. Warm drinks, fires in the fireplace, cozy sweaters, and holiday preparations swarm my…

UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE DUTY HOMECARE

This question was asked by the daughter of a 91-year-old homebound patient, Lilly, who had just been discharged from Medicare certified home healthcare. Prior to receiving home healthcare, Lilly had been in the hospital with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.

DEFINING HOME HEALTHCARE

Home healthcare is often confused with private duty homecare. However, while home healthcare may include some home care services, it…

PREVENT FALLS IN THE HOME

Falls can occur anytime, anyplace, and for a variety of reasons. Hazards in the home are a common cause, however, other falls occur due to muscle weakness, balance, vision problems, and side effects from medications. About one in three people over the age of 65 fall each year, and this number increases with age. Falls… Continue reading PREVENT FALLS IN THE HOME