Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Compared
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are both very common degenerative diseases that affect millions of people in the United States. It is estimated that Alzheimer’s affects more than 5 million people while Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1 million people. They are both late-onset diseases, which means they primarily affect elderly people. Because the life expectancy […]
Signs a Parent Needs Home Care Assistance
As your parents age, they may reach a point where they are struggling to look after themselves. Performing activities of daily living may become difficult as a person ages and your parents may be finding some common tasks become more difficult as the years pass. But how can you tell when a parent needs home […]
Seniors and Insomnia Help for the Elderly
This article discusses information on seniors and insomnia help for the elderly. It is normal to have trouble sleeping every now and then. However, if you have trouble sleeping on a regular basis it can become a serious problem that may impact your health. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep is known as insomnia. It is […]
Home Care Benefits to Seniors
Our non-medical home care services allow the elderly to stay physically close to their belongings that give them comfort. Their favorite chair, gardening, friends and family that stop by and visit, and a kitchen to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, are all comforts, we call home. Their cherished possessions do not have to be condensed and stored, […]
Costs of Hiring a Private Caregiver
Learn the costs of hiring a private Caregiver and what you need to know before hiring them as an independent contracted employee. This article discusses the critical questions to ask when seeking care for yourself or a loved One. The toughest decision families make is who is going to be responsible for the care of a loved […]
In-Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
This article discusses the importance of completing an in-home safety checklist for seniors. If you have an aging parent at home, at some point you will have to decide if it is still safe for them to live in their home or if they should move into an assisted living facility. One of the key considerations […]
Better Nutrition for Better Healing
This article discusses the importance of better nutrition for better healing. It is common knowledge that good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining good health. But did you know that older people have different nutritional requirements to young people? All Heart Home Care uses experienced Caregivers to prepare meals that are specifically designed to cater to […]
Hospice Agencies and Palliative Care
This article discusses the information on hospice agencies and palliative care. Deciding on hospice or palliative care can be devastating. Not only are you trying to cope with your loved one’s impending demise, you’re also grappling with a lot of grief, sadness and even guilt. Added to that the stress brought on from having to choose the right hospice […]
In-Home Fall Prevention for Seniors
Every year in this country, one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls, according to the CDC. Even more disturbing is that less than half notify their doctor of the incident. A startling fact is that falling just one time actually doubles your chances of doing it again. The next fall could […]
CA Home Care Regulations
Effective January 1, 2016, the Home Care Consumer Protection Act was put into place for CA Home Care Regulations to encourage protection for senior individuals who hire non-medical home care agencies for assistance with activities of daily living in their homes. All too often, abuse and neglect happen with home health care workers and the […]