What's Happening in Lehigh Valley?
3/4/2012
It is important to many older adults to age at home - independently and near the things they love. Encouraging this independence is important, but there are warning signs you need to be aware of that could help you decide if your loved one needs assistance at home for his or her well being. Use the warning signs below as a guide to help you find patterns of deteriorating behavior rather than is...
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12/28/201
The emotional and physical demands involved with caregiving can strain even the most capable person. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of available help and support. These tips have helped others deal with caregiver stress:
Accept help.
Be prepared with a list of ways that others can help you and let the helper choose what he or she would like ...
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12/7/2011
More than one-third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and you never know when and where emergencies might happen.
CareLink MobileHelp keeps you connected to a live monitoring center regardless of your location*.
The #1 question...
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11/25/201
Most families are not proactive in setting up remote care technology and ensuring in-home senior safety — in some ways, it means admitting and accepting that mom and dad are aging, and may not be fully capable of independent living. “It usually takes an emergency situation or scare to prompt a family to consider remote care...
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11/25/201
When pricing non-medical home care, one finds a surprising range in hourly rates. At first glance, the cheaper price may seem like the obvious choice. With some providers charging $13 per hour and others up to $23 per hour, think about the old adage ’if it seems too good to be true - it probably is’.
Providers offering bargain basement prices are usually NOT Home Care...
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11/6/2011
Do you have a good employee who is suddenly calling out, leaving early or receiving an excessive amount of personal phone calls? They may be experiencing an Elder Care crisis. According to AARP, more than 26 million workers in the U.S. care for their parents or other elders. Many of your employees undoubtedly face the same challenge.
Elder Care is different from Child Care....
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10/9/2011
There are many reasons a person may struggle to handle their day to day financial paperwork - the death of a spouse, disabilities, travel, career responsibilities, deployment and newlyweds just learning to combine their financial lives
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9/5/2011
Homewatch CareGivers is the only Home Care Agency in the Lehigh Valley to offer Specialized Dialysis and Infusion Support Services tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of these communities, bringing our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are cared for like family.
EXPERT QUALITY CARE SOLUTIONS
With our Specialized Dialysis and Infus...
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9/3/2011
Americans are just beginning to learn about palliative care and how it can complement traditional home care for people facing serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to control pain and symptoms of serious illness and improve quality of life. According to the AAHPM, palliative care focuses on treating the person, ...
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9/3/2011
A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology indicated that 48 percent of the 500,000 Americans suffering from kidney failure are age 60+. When considering that 90,000 of these Americans will die each year due to their failing kidneys, it’s clear that this is a serious problem. Even w...
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8/30/2011
(Bethlehem, PA) August 30, 2011 -- Homewatch CareGivers, a leader in the in-home care industry, has signed on Maria Smith of DCS Accounting and Tax Services to provide Daily Money Management services for their clients.
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8/27/2011
Optimal nutrition can increase mental acuteness, boost the immune system, expedite recovery from injuries, and manage chronic health problems more efficiently. Homewatch CareGivers talks with a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach to identify some of the most prevalent problems — and soluti...
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