The Paradise Home Health Care Blog Posts.

Practicing Feeling Good

Practicing Feeling Good Practicing feeling good is an active emotional exercise. Today "mindfulness" is getting its due and being mindful of feeling good leads to a greater sense of well-being. So we can increase positive feelings by being aware of what brings us joy. Reminiscing is a great way to recall a happy time. Our moods do follow our thoughts.  How we remember something shapes how we feel. Like most things, practice makes better. Tips to Increase Positive Feelings            ~Think about the one thing ... Read more

Family Decisions for Parental Care

Family Decisions for Parental Care Family decisions for parental care are often difficult. But, sometimes they can be antagonistic and hostile.  Recall the adage; "one mother can raise five children but five children can't care for one parent". Part of this is because caring for an elderly parent is complicated. Family decisions often bring up decades old issues between siblings.  We recommend employing the professional services of a Geriatric Care Manager or Family Mediator. After all, some of the deep feelings involved also include ... Read more

Home Care Mistakes

Home Care Mistakes Home Care Mistakes result in frustration and stress, or worse. They can occur during an already difficult medical/health situation. An unsatisfied experience is often preventable. People seek out help at home when they are either post-surgery, undergoing an illness, are a primary caregiver, or have a long term, degenerative disease ( i.e. Alzheimer's Parkinson, Stroke, Cancer). Many home care mistakes occur because not enough information is given, or requested. Errors to Avoid Because in-home care improves safety, hygiene, nutrition, medication compliance, ... Read more

Hurricane Covid-19

Hurricane Covid -19 Hurricane Covid-19 season is upon us. We have had two named storms already in May. Forecasts for an above average season have us all on edge. Because the Corona virus is changing our lives, plans, movements and so on, we must begin preparing and making plans now. Licensed Home Care companies must know, in writing, what a client's hurricane plan is and their degree of care needs. This focuses on safety and compels thinking about what one's individual plan is. ... Read more

Senior Loneliness

Senior Loneliness Senior loneliness is in the spotlight due to quarantine and self- isolation by seniors. The Covid-19 pandemic is causing people to remain home. Usual activities like Senior Centers and other programs are on hiatus. Not being able to go to your favorite restaurant, poolside, or even to your card game is causing older adults to be alone every day. Many have been practicing "social distancing" for a couple of months already. Because of the virus, most nursing homes and other ... Read more

Unplanned Hospitalization-Be Prepared

Unplanned Hospitalization An unplanned hospitalization occurs unless it's an elective, planned procedure or surgery. Because to the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of people are going to the hospital unexpectedly. You are too old to be a Boy Scout or Girl Scout, but you are never too old to be prepared. Many Floridians have "Emergency Kits" for hurricane preparedness, so adding some other things to make a hospital stay more comfortable, is easier. Don't go to the hospital unless there is a medical emergency. Especially now, ... Read more

Home Care and Covid-19

Home Care and Covid-19 Home care and Covid-19 during this exceptional time,  means fewer people want a new person in their home. However, illness, Alzheimers - dementia, hospitalizations continue as does spousal caregiving burnout. So much aloneness can exacerbate depression. We all must consider and manage risk.  When you or a loved cannot safely manage on your own, family or friends cannot be there or are not qualified to provide personal care, then hiring an aide is a sensible option. Questions to ... Read more

Greatest Genereation 2020

Greatest Generation 2020 The Greatest Generation is now in their 80s, 90s and even over one hundred. They are forged into our collective American consciousness. Their grit, bravery, and compassion during the Great Depression and then World War II made them our heroes. They would not have imagined today, in 2020 that they would be called upon again to face a national (Global, actually) emergency. They are not the footsoldiers of this challenge but depend on the rest of us to persevere ... Read more

Covid-19

Covid-19 Covid-19 is sweeping the globe. It is important to remain as calm as possible and follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization, and Center for Disease Control. Also stay tuned to local news for updates in your community/city. Covid-19 and home care for seniors is as challenging as everything else as we adapt to new norms.  Staying home more can be tedious but we can acclimate. There must be changes to exercise routines as gyms, pools are closed. However we ... Read more

Respite Care

Respite Care Respite care by definition provides temporary relief for a primary care-partner, so they can have a break from care demands. This "time off" enables the primary care-partner to recharge, take care of their own medical needs, socialize or just relax. Most often, the care-partner is a spouse. It is common for anyone who takes care of a chronically ill loved one to have feelings of depression, worry, anxiety, or anger. Often their own health is adversely affected. These are all signs ... Read more
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