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At-Home Pediatric Skilled Nurses: 3 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
For any parent, hiring an at-home pediatric skilled nurse can be a challenge. Finding someone who is qualified and experienced is essential, but finding someone who will be a good fit for your family is equally important. Here are three questions that every parent should ask when hiring a pediatric skilled nurse to come to their home, to help them make the best decision possible.
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Alzheimer's Disease: Occupational Therapy Benefits
Occupational therapy has many benefits for patients with Alzheimer's disease. In addition to improving cognitive function and reducing anxiety and depression, occupational therapy can also improve quality of life. Additionally, caregivers can benefit from occupational therapy, as it can help them care for their loved ones more effectively. Consider adding occupational therapy to your treatment plan if you or someone you know has Alzheimer's.
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Diabetes Management Tips for Seniors
Diabetes can be a difficult condition to manage, especially for seniors. While managing diabetes can sometimes seem overwhelming, it is important to remember that there are various resources and tools available to help improve outcomes. Here are some tips on how seniors can best manage their diabetes and stay as healthy as possible.
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Autism Care for Adults: A Beginner's Guide
Those who are unfamiliar with autism may find it quite confusing. Understanding autism and what it means to be on the autism spectrum can help families and caregivers better understand their loved ones with autism.
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BrightStar Care of Fairfax Receives 2023 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award From Home Care Pulse
This accomplishment further proves how BrightStar Care of Fairfax’s consistent dedication to providing excellent care and quality improvement in the home care industry. To qualify for this award, 10% of the clients and caregivers of BrightStar Care of Fairfax were interviewed monthly by Home Care Pulse.
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted living facility, so you have invited them to move in with you instead. You now provide the day-to-day help your loved one needs, allowing you to worry less about their safety.
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What It Takes to Be a Pediatric Nurse: 5 Essential Skills
Being a pediatric nurse is the perfect career choice if you love children! In addition to assessing and managing their patient's health, they are responsible for ensuring their safety. There are certain skills you need to possess to become a pediatric nurse. Throughout this blog post, we will be discussing five of the most crucial skills you need to be able to be an effective pediatric nurse!
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Millennials: A Younger Generation Caring for Elderly Loved Ones
Millennials: A Younger Generation Caring for Elderly Loved Ones
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Caregivers' Perspectives on Parkinson's Disease Interventions
There are numerous symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease, including problems with movement, coordination, and speech. People over 50 are most likely to suffer from the disease, but it can affect anyone. Although Parkinson's Disease does not have a cure, there are treatments available to manage symptoms. The best way to support a loved one with Parkinson's is to understand the disease and how to support them. Caregivers use a variety of interventions to help patients with Parkinson's Disease live a fuller life and live better quality of life.
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Why Are Old People Prone to Getting Cold Easily? 6 Ways to Help with Elderly Care
Aging changes our bodies, and that's no secret. Muscles weaken with age, skin becomes thinner and less elastic, and the immune system is more susceptible to illnesses and injuries. A common symptom of aging is a reduced ability to regulate body temperature, which can cause elders to feel cold all the time.