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What to look for in an In-Home Caregiver
We have spent the better part of the last three days interviewing prospective caregivers. It’s one of our most important jobs and the one if done correctly can pay huge dividends for our patients....
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California wants to put your Grandmother in a nursing home
I love my patients – I love the caregivers that work for me – and I love the fact that I’m able to help people through difficult times. It is a rewarding profession and it gives me more than I’m able...
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Walk Walk Walk – Local Events from the Alzheimer’s Association
By now you know that Home Care Extraordinaire is a family owned home care agency that was founded because of our own experience with sick parents and grand-parents. Alzheimer’s Disease has profoundly...
View ArticleVolunteer, Walk, Whatever – End Alzheimer’s
Tragically I’ve seen Alzheimer’s – in patients, in friends, in family members. It’s an insidious disease that steals everything. It takes who a person is and was and leaves only a shell. I have...
View ArticleAttention Caregivers and Home Health Aides – Why Working Direct Can Cost You
Attention Caregivers – Read This Before Working Direct I know a CNA/caregiver with years of experience – let’s call her Jody. Jody is a wonderfully compassionate caregiver who has worked for us with...
View ArticleRecognizing and Addressing Dementia
Your mother or father has been growing old gracefully, but one day you begin to notice some changes in your parent’s behavior. These changes grow more pronounced over the next few days, weeks, and...
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Realizing the Difference Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia
After the age of 65, the mind begins to diminish in most people. It is such a widespread occurrence that almost 10% of the people over 65 and more than 1/2 of people 85 and older experience some kind...
View ArticleProviding In Home Care for Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease
If your parent suffers from Alzheimer’s disease it can be a time of great stress for the family. You know you have come to a point where you cannot allow your parent’s safety to be jeopardized, but you...
View ArticleTips for choosing in home care for elderly family members and loved ones
Given a choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. For those who need ongoing care but wish to remain at home, in-home assisted care services is the answer. In-home care is a safe, effective way to...
View ArticleSupported Independence for Those in Need of In Home Care
A home care aide or home health aide provides for individuals who are physically or mentally disabled or face chronic health issues like Alzheimer’s or Dementia. They also provide medical care and...
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