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The Plan of Care: Observing, Listening & Reporting

A Plan of Care is a daily record of the care and treatment a person needs after a hospital stay. The Plan helps you and anyone who assists you with caregiving tasks. When a patient leaves a hospital, the discharge planner provides the caregiver with a copy of the doctor’s orders and a brief set [...]

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Safety in the Bathroom: Where a Little Slip Can Hurt a Lot

Many accidents happen in bathrooms, so check the safety of the bathroom that you will use for home care. The bathroom poses dangers because wet floors are slippery and it is often visited during the night when the person is alone and half asleep. It is a place where there are dangers from slips and [...]

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Pain and Discomfort Management

When You’re Really Hurting Pain Management Pain is not a normal part of growing old. It is an individual experience that is tied to both physical and mental states. Even noise, which makes a person tense, can contribute to pain. Fatigue, depression, and anxiety can make pain harder to tolerate. (Lying in bed does not [...]

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Ocala Home Health Senior Care: Shampooing and Shaving

Keeping Fresh and Looking Sharp Keeping the hair and scalp clean improves circulation to the scalp and keeps the hair healthy. As people age, they may have difficulty in shampooing their own hair in the shower. Women especially may consider it a special treat to have their hair styled, but don’t be surprised if a [...]

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Practical Steps to Cope with Seniors Who Have Hallucinations and Are Resistant

People with Alzheimer’s or dementia sometimes see and hear things that are not really there. For example, a dark colored rug in the center of the room can look like a hole in the floor to someone who has hallucinations. Here are some steps to take to make the person’s home or room more comfortable [...]

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Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart

The concept that particular foods promote healthier hearts is not new. It is a fact that a well-balanced nutritional diet contributes to good health throughout a lifetime. For many people, the risk of diseases such as Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and coronary artery issues may be reduced by consuming healthy diets. While [...]

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How Hypertension Affects Memory

Oops, you did it again…forgot someone’s phone number, could not remember what you had for lunch yesterday, or for a moment maybe you were not able to recall your neighbor’s name. Simple signs, you chuckle to yourself, of growing older. You might even laugh out loud with family and friends about losing your memory now [...]

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What’s the Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Health?

Healthy gums, healthy heart? Some experts agree that the key to overall good health starts in your mouth, and they are not referring simply to your pearly whites. Good dental hygiene has long been touted as paramount in maintaining good health. Dentists recommend brushing teeth at least 2 if not 3 times a day and [...]

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Steps to Effective Communication

To create a positive, productive relationship with healthcare providers, apply the following principles in a consistent, balanced way. 1. Establish Presence Make eye contact with the people around you. Focus your attention and listen with your “heart” as well as your mind. 2. Participate Actively To make your doctor’s visit more effective: Be prepared—Think about [...]

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Communicating With the Doctor and Other Healthcare Professionals

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say Regardless whether you are a family or a professional caregiver, understanding the principles of clear communication will help you be a more effective caregiver and a better advocate for the person in your care. Why is there a critical need for better communication between health care [...]

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