My name's Marcy. I’m forty-two years old, single, and live alone. I had knee surgery six months ago, and I didn’t plan to have a professional help me after surgery. What a mistake! I made it a total of one day home alone before calling in a home health care professional. I had family and friends who were available to help, and they were great when it came to cooking and cleaning. However, when it came to helping with personal hygiene, caring for my surgery site, and helping me move, I needed more than family and friends. I’m going to share more about my home health care experience. I hope you find what I share to be helpful.
Home Health Care after Surgery
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If you're considering taking on the role of being the full-time caregiver for a loved one, there are a few things that you need to consider. The job of a caretaker can be extremely overwhelming and before you commit to being a full-time caregiver, it's important for you to evaluate whether you are the right kind of person to take on this job. How Well Do You Handle Stress? An important factor to consider before becoming a caregiver is how well you can handle stress.
Communication Strategies For Working With Alzheimer's Patients
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia which causes brain function to deteriorate over time. According to the latest facts and figures published by the Alzheimer's Association, more than 5 million Americans are currently living with the disease and Alzheimer's is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. One thing that Alzheimer's patients often struggle with is communication as the disease progressively worsens. If you're a caregiver for an Alzheimer's patient, consider using the following strategies to make daily communication easier.