Home Care Matters Staff Spotlight
Home Care Matters Staff Spotlight: Please join us in welcoming Opal Grace, RN to our staff. Opal comes to Home Care Matters with a broad based & credentialed nursing career. Her experiences include hospitals, home health, & much more. Opal will be out meeting clients & caregivers over the next few weeks […]
Playing the Piano Again with Home Care Services in Braselton, GA
Tina had been playing the piano for most of her life. Ever since she was six years old, she loved to tickle the ivory, or so the saying goes. When her children noticed she was struggling to take care of herself at home, one thing that she assumed she’d have to give up was playing […]
Being a Caregiver is Like Riding a Bicycle in Braselton, GA
Melissa had been a caregiver for her grandmother many years ago. This was when she was still going to college. During that time, she had made a great connection with her grandmother, something that she would always cherish. She also learned a lot of skills that are vital to proper care for elderly patient. Melissa […]
When Dad Needs more Elder Care but Mom Holds the Purse Strings Tight in Braselton, GA
Mike was concerned that his elderly father wasn’t getting the proper level of care that he needed, not because he refused elder care, but because Mike’s mother was in charge of finances and didn’t think it was necessary. Mike tried to visit as often as he could and one thing that he noticed over time […]
Making Life More Comfortable through Home Care Services in Buford, GA
Making the transition from hospital to home after surgery, recovery, or other reasons for long-term stays can be more stressful than patients realize. The change of environment can also contribute to the many complications that often arise resulting in hospital readmission. Hiring home care services can make life more comfortable during the transition from hospital […]
What are the Most Common Elder Care Issues Siblings Argue About in Buford, GA?
Disagreements and fights between siblings couldn’t be any harder than when an aging parent becomes ill or needs care on a regular basis. Research shows that one sibling over the others will take on more or most of the caregiving responsibilities in 90 percent of families. What are the most common elder care issues that […]
Do You Have an Emergency Plan as a Caregiver in Buford, GA?
How many people actually want to deal with an emergency situation? If you said ‘none,’ then you’re probably close to being correct. While there are men and women who make a living responding to emergencies, for the average caregiver for an elderly individual, that’s the last thing that they want to be involved in. The […]
Buying Medications Online to Save Money? Elder Care Considerations in Gainesville, GA
Even with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), prescription medications can cost people a great deal of money. For the elderly, these expenses can be crippling, taking up more than half of the money that they receive, either through a retirement fund, Social Security, or other resource. Elder care is designed to help […]
Senior Care in Buford, GA: Are You Fluent in the Language of Senior Care?
Do you know different languages? The majority of Americans speak one language: English. Many countries throughout the rest of the world have a tendency to be fluent in more than their native tongue. What about senior care? Are you fluent in this language? If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, you’re not alone. There are […]
What to Know about that First Day with Home Care Services in Gainesville, GA
When hiring home care services, much time and effort is spent interviewing and developing a care plan before the caregiver even steps into the house. Many things are done to prepare for the first day to ensure the transition goes smoothly. It’s not easy for some family members to put their loved ones in the […]