With Covid-19 vaccines increasing in availability, those in hospice or with loved ones in hospice may be wondering if they should be vaccinated. Evidence continues to show that the vaccine is the right choice for many people, and those in hospice care may be among the ones to benefit the most from it. The Covid-19… Read More Should You Get the Covid-19 Vaccine if You are in Hospice?
The family caregiver should learn some common caregiver skills to give their loved ones great comfort. How to reposition a bedridden patient is an important skill. You may never think about how to put an adult to bed, but lying in one position can cause traumatic pressure injuries. If you need help with the bedpan,… Read More Tips on How to Help Someone Reposition in Bed
Living in 2021 means we have been through a lot already. In the past, people get through different crises, including Wars and severe pandemics. But the new pandemic of COVID-19 surpassed all the previous ones in its fatality and assisted living residents were affected greatly. With the nationwide spread of this deadly disease, governments could… Read More 3 Tips for Coping with Lonliness During the Pandemic
Palliative Care Palliative care is one of the essential parts of an adequately functioning health care system. This system is vital for many of the patients living with some serious illness and the families of the patient. The palliative health care system remains there throughout the patient’s life, along with their chronic health condition. The… Read More Home-based palliative care may be right for you and your family
Effective communication is an integral part of one’s life at every stage. We start speaking at the age of three or four and gradually improve our speech during studies, social gatherings, and meeting with different people. As the age of a person increases towards its late 50’s the ability to speak clearly and well gets… Read More The Key to Confidence at an Older Age: Speech Therapy
A successful retirement plan’s main objective is to improve the retirement lifestyle or maintain sufficient financial resources. You will have to save a reasonable amount for extra purchases for hospice and to travel. How much you will need to keep will depend on how you want to spend your retirement. How much you want to… Read More Saving For Your Retirement
During the pandemic, it has been challenging to connect with loved ones who are out of state. It is important to give strength and love to our friends and family during this time. For our loved ones residing in assisted living, it is especially important to remind them they are not alone. Here are some… Read More Outside of the Box: Best Games and Practices to Connect Your Out of State Loved Ones
When choosing hospice care, it is essential to know what to look for. Many hospice care programs offer the same benefits, and nearly all of them take Medicare. However, there are other considerations that you should make to ensure that you pick the right care for your patient. Here are five things to consider when… Read More 5 Things to Consider When Looking at Hospice Care Near You
Once you reach retirement age, many elderly people might feel a little lost. After leaving their jobs, there is so much time to fill, but what to do? There are many options to choose from, but it all depends on what you prefer. Some like to fish, others like to knit, but here are some… Read More Great Hobbies for Retirees
The coronavirus pandemic has halted a lot of volunteer work that people engage with regularly. There are still many ways to give back, volunteer, and spend time with seniors. Most importantly, volunteers are needed for the elderly, those in hospice, and assisted living homes. People might not be able to visit their loved ones, but… Read More Ways to Volunteer Remotely
