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Among the hardest conversations you'll likely have with your parents is talking about accepting help at home. It places you in a role reversal you may never be truly ready for. Suddenly you're now responsible for the

Any time there is a transition in care the potential for gaps exists. After discharge from the hospital, many are sent home still recovering from an acute illness or injury, as well as chronic conditions they may also

Being confined to bed is no fun for anyone, and least of all a highly energetic youngster whose sole goal is to be moving — a lot! You probably have experienced a change in your own behavior when you've been confined to

Alzheimer's disease is a disorder of the brain that causes memory loss, changes in personality and a gradual loss of independence. It is the most common type of dementia and is progressive through three main stages of

Stress is a fact of life. It helps your body prepare to face danger, during which you'll experience both physical and psychological changes. However, chronic stress is not healthy and can produce chronic health

Building a strong relationship with your loved one's caregiver helps them to feel more welcomed in your home and enables them to give better care. And, while you may need to be intentional to develop a relationship with

Nursing care plans were developed for a reason because they work. In fact, any time you have a goal, it requires you have a plan to get there. Taking care of a client who’s had a stroke is no different. The physical and

When someone you love starts losing their health, it can be difficult to cope with the overwhelming feelings and recognize when it's time to get help. Oftentimes the decline is slow, and one day you may wake up and

As a home health care worker, it can sometimes feel like you're a guest in someone else’s home. Your clients have an expectation of privacy and at the same time have asked you into their home to perform a job. How do

No one likes the idea of losing their independence, but time stops for no one. Although your loved one may not be excited about having a stranger come into their home and help with their care, it will certainly help