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A Good Fit? Determining if a Loved One’s Home Health Caregiver is Suitable When you work with an agency like Expicare Nursing, Inc., you know that you will be working with a reputable company and a compassionate, skilled home health caregiver. But not all organizations provide highly qualified nor empathetic caregivers. How do you know if the caregiver is truly…
Signs that Your Loved One May Need At-Home Care When an aging loved one recovers from surgery or an injury, you expect that they will need help at home during the recovery process. But for those aging relatives who may not be recovering from surgery or an injury, it’s important to be aware of the signs that they need help.…
Nursing Care for Disabled Veterans Our United States Military Veterans have sacrificed for the benefit of our country. They have protected our safety and security and fought for peace. While we want all of our soldiers to come home safe and sound after protecting our country, not all do. We mourn the casualties. We help the wounded. We cherish the…
Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is a specialized type of insurance that provides coverage for patients recovering post-surgery as well as individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other long-term conditions. The insurance is designed to cover daily patient needs over an extended time period. Daily patient needs may include medical services, personal, and social services. While Medicare covers…
How to Avoid a Medication Mix-up Med Mix-up Statistics Over 1.3 million Americans are injured from medication mix-ups or errors each year in the United States. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that approximately 4 Emergency Room (ER) visits out of every 1,000 adults are due to adverse drug reactions. Another study showed that 30% of…
Agency vs. Registry More often than not family members, when faced with the responsibility of finding a quality home health care provider, are presented with many important decisions. One of the most important decisions is whether to use a Home Health Care Agency or a Home Health Care Registry.In the State of Florida, Home Health Agencies are required by law…
What’s the Difference? Home Health Care Agencies vs. Nurse Registries Finding a highly competent and compassionate nurse to care for your loved one is critical. So when it’s time to find an experienced, reliable nurse or nursing assistant for home health care in South Florida, who do you contact? There are different types of businesses that provide nursing staff to…
What To Do When A Loved One Is Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease When someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, close friends and family members typically feel sadness and a sense of helplessness. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder, and the rate of disease progression may vary widely from one person to another. It can be difficult to accept the diagnosis,…
Great Gift Ideas for Your Aging Loved Ones As we approach the holidays, we think about the special gifts we can give our loved ones to demonstrate our affection. In the case of our elderly loved ones, perhaps the most precious gift you can provide is time — making time to spend together. Sharing a meal, taking a walk, or…
