There are many ways to refer to an elderly care community. Some call them “nursing homes,” “assisted living facilities,” and even a “rest home.” Most people don’t realize that there are many levels of care and titles when it comes…
Keeping Pets can be a Necessity for Seniors A growing number of Seniors are keeping pets throughout the golden years. There are benefits to owning pets at any age, but it is especially nice for seniors. Often times, it has…
Malnutrition and Dehydration are Often Missed by Caretakers or Healthcare Workers According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, malnutrition can be defined as “the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food.” Malnutrition and dehydration…
The slowest stages of grief for those still living: Alzheimer’s Disease I knew what was coming but I desperately wished I could turn around and go home. I heard the “ding” of the elevator and felt it shake as it…
As I think about my elders and how they have lived life I marvel at the things they must have endured. The Great Depression, wars, the 60’s, and the list goes on. Civil rights have changed, Women’s rights have changed,…
It’s amazing how many new things I learn each day! And to think I “knew it all” when I was twenty years old is laughable. I still don’t know it all, but as I age I’m constantly picking up new…
Hello, I’m Jessica and I’d like to share some information about my home health care company, Advanced Home Health Care and Nursing. At Advanced, we use up-to-date skilled nursing practices, but we also embrace traditional family values and individualized care.…
For this reason, I feel it’s important to become your own health care advocate. The best way to do this is to learn the right questions to ask. Depending upon the reason you’re in to see a physician, there are…
Welcome to my blog! Hi, my name is Jessica. I am a nurse and this is my first blog. My goal is to try and educate the patient community about things they can do to improve their health care experiences.…