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By Nancy Kibuthu. The chill of the morning is often a silent companion as dawn breaks, but on World Women’s Day, it’s a different kind of silence. It’s reflective, heavy with the weight of gratitude and history. It’s on this day, amid the soft golden hues of sunrise, that we pause to celebrate the incredible […]

In the evolving landscape of home care, the demand for personalized and compassionate care within the comfort of one’s home has significantly increased. Live-in care, an alternative to traditional care facilities, offers a myriad of benefits that not only cater to the individual’s medical needs but also enhance their overall quality of life. As experts […]

The different types of home care services and the benefits and suitability of each service for various client needs. 1. Personal Care: Services Provided: • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. • Mobility support, including transferring and walking assistance. • Meal preparation and feeding assistance. • Medication […]

Life after diagnosis: Navigating treatment, care and support The World Alzheimer Report 2022 is dedicated to the vast topic of post-diagnosis support – an umbrella term encompassing the variety of official and informal services and information aimed at promoting the health, social, and psychological wellbeing of people with dementia and their carers after a diagnosis.  […]

Communicating with the elderly is a big part of what we do as caregivers. When you need to move the elderly from a bed to a wheelchair you will need to enlist his or her cooperation. To help the elderly feel relaxed and well taken care of, you need to communicate your abilities and confidence. […]

Do you know the old saying, “You can’t please all of the people all of the time?” Better rethink that if you work at a homecare agency, where keeping all of your clients happy is one of the main rules of business. Happy clients are the greatest assets of any aging care business because they […]

Caregivers play an integral role in their clients lives, allowing many clients to successfully age in place, in their homes. When hiring caregivers, people are often focused on their professional skills and qualifications. These skills are undeniably important. However equally, if not more important, is the personal relationship between the caregiver and the client. Below […]

As healthcare continues to take a consumer-centric turn, seniors needs have evolved. Patients are not simply looking to visit their doctors to cure disease, they now also want a positive client’s relationship that yields a positive patient experience. Finding a provider who meets individual patient needs is part of building a quality provider relationship. Patients […]

Weekend warriors beware once you hit the golden year. Cramming in a long run or trips to the gym only on Saturday and Sunday are not the best for anyone’s health. For those individuals over age 65, regular exercise throughout the week is the recommended routine to follow. Staying active as a senior offers a […]

This is a question that is important for anyone who has an aging parent, relative, or acquaintance who they are trying to help with deal with disability, or retain their independence by remaining at home. Home care is care that allows a person with special needs to stay in their home. It might be for […]