As we age, all of us reach new stages in our lives. We take on different roles. First we are children being cared for by our parents. Then we are teenagers. Learning , growing coming into our own. All of a sudden we are adults living our own lives, working, raising our own children, managing our own home life and stress. Sometimes our lives take a turn and we must reverse our roles. All of a sudden we are parents to our children as well as our parents. Life at this point becomes very challenging not only for the children but also for the aging adult. Families can manage and balance their lives and still care for mom or dad.
Allowing our parents to have choices and remain in a structured home environment of their choice instead of placement in a facility can preserve their dignity. Encouraging mom or dad to retain as much independence as possible is very important to their self-esteem and well-being. Having the time to provide choices and care can become overwhelming at times. Having control and choice over your own life is very important to the health and well-being of aging adults as well as their children.
Taking on the responsibility of care provider, feeling overwhelmed by this new stage in your life, trying to handle work, family, children and private time for yourself can remain balanced by enlisting home care assistance services. Home care services give you options and choices to help everyone retain a better quality of life. It provides and promotes dignity and independence for both families and aging adults.
Hearts of Gold Senior Home Care Lake County IL Giving You Options!
Since starting our home care business, it has been our mission to promote and provide dignity, independence, safety and the highest quality of in home care services in the Lake County Illinois area.
Fulfilling our mission means fulfilling our clients requirements and encouraging choice, independence, dignity, support, guidance and the health and well-being of all aging adults. We have the highest standards
for all our caregivers. Only the most compassionate, qualified and trained candidates are handpicked and screened to be able to provide care for our clients. Your satisfaction matters to us.
Not all home care services are the same. It is not easy to find qualified people, but that is our job. We find, interview, screen, train and manage the kind of people that we will feel comfortable with when they come into your home. The most important thing is that you are satisfied with the person providing your care. We never rotate caregivers. That means the person you choose is the same person that will be there each time you need assistance. When you enlist our agency to manage your care we follow up by in-person weekly home visits with all of our clients. Not just a phone call. We are available 24/7. You become a part of our family as well as we become a part of yours. That is what care is all about. That is why our clients keep coming back week after week. Because we earn it everyday.
Allow us the privilege to earn your loyalty. Collaborating with many organizations such as senior centers, health care providers, home health agencies, and businesses allows us to provide a more independent, better quality of life for all our clients. Clients and their families come to depend on us because of our integrity, caring and the highest quality of senior in-home care that we provide.
If you have been deciding about your options for care, or about joining the hundreds of American families and aging adults who have found independence, choices, better quality of live in the comfort of home by turning to a professional in-home care services- or if you are not satisfied with the service you are presently using- allow us the privilege to earn your loyalty and call us today! We are available for supplemental assistance services in assisted living or nursing facilities as well. The choice is yours. www.heartsofgoldhomecare.com
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Senior Care Lake County Illinois- The Importance of Medication Management
As we age, we tend to develop more health issues. For every health issue a new medication may be prescribed. By the time an individual reaches their 70's he or she may have several health conditions. Arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, eye disorders, or depression. The more medication you take the higher your chance of an adverse drug reaction. ( visit RX GUARDIAN) http://www.agingwithgrace.net.net. The average seniors takes 6 to 7 medications daily. Adverse reactions to medications account for more than 30% more hospital admission, nursing home admissions. For this reason medication management in the senior population is important.
People today have multiple doctors and visit different pharmacies. In this sense you have no coordination of medication management. Improper use of medications can often contribute to the cause of falls in the elderly. Medication affects elderly people differently. Intervention of a family member is very important when a loved one is confused or forgetful in taking his or her medication.
Seniors may sometimes not take their medication properly because of memory issues, lack of knowledge, fear of side effects or financial concerns. It is important for seniors to understand why and what they are taking. Families may be unaware that their loved one is not taking their medication correctly or at all for that matter. Families and seniors may not always be aware of the drug interactions. But with every added medication there is a safety issue.
Medication can have a significant improvement for seniors in their physical and mental health and well-being. Taking medications properly can significantly improve the overall quality of life. At Hearts of Gold Home Care (http://www.heartsofgoldhomecare.com) our Medication Management Program advocates on your behalf. The most important factor for medication management is for your loved one to keep their doctors appointments. Our Certified Nurse Aides will make sure that your loved one keeps their doctors appointments. Assessing your unique situation and the medications you are taking is important. We document and work with physicians or home health to help prevent drug interactions before they can occur. We document and make sure that each physician your loved one visits is aware of all the medications they may be taking. This can reduce medication errors and keep your loved one in their home longer. We provide complimentary visits to set up, pick-up prescriptions, manage and refill medication boxes on a needed basis. We can provide medication reminder calls daily as a reminder as well as a safety check for your loved ones well-being on days when services are not retained. This is in our clients best interest. Our Medication Management is a free program for families and seniors concerned about a loved one and their medication. It is an added value benefit for our clients that retain their in-home care services through us.
To learn more about our Medication Management Program today please call us at 847-740-1550 or e mail us at heartsofgoldcare@att.net
People today have multiple doctors and visit different pharmacies. In this sense you have no coordination of medication management. Improper use of medications can often contribute to the cause of falls in the elderly. Medication affects elderly people differently. Intervention of a family member is very important when a loved one is confused or forgetful in taking his or her medication.
Seniors may sometimes not take their medication properly because of memory issues, lack of knowledge, fear of side effects or financial concerns. It is important for seniors to understand why and what they are taking. Families may be unaware that their loved one is not taking their medication correctly or at all for that matter. Families and seniors may not always be aware of the drug interactions. But with every added medication there is a safety issue.
Medication can have a significant improvement for seniors in their physical and mental health and well-being. Taking medications properly can significantly improve the overall quality of life. At Hearts of Gold Home Care (http://www.heartsofgoldhomecare.com) our Medication Management Program advocates on your behalf. The most important factor for medication management is for your loved one to keep their doctors appointments. Our Certified Nurse Aides will make sure that your loved one keeps their doctors appointments. Assessing your unique situation and the medications you are taking is important. We document and work with physicians or home health to help prevent drug interactions before they can occur. We document and make sure that each physician your loved one visits is aware of all the medications they may be taking. This can reduce medication errors and keep your loved one in their home longer. We provide complimentary visits to set up, pick-up prescriptions, manage and refill medication boxes on a needed basis. We can provide medication reminder calls daily as a reminder as well as a safety check for your loved ones well-being on days when services are not retained. This is in our clients best interest. Our Medication Management is a free program for families and seniors concerned about a loved one and their medication. It is an added value benefit for our clients that retain their in-home care services through us.
To learn more about our Medication Management Program today please call us at 847-740-1550 or e mail us at heartsofgoldcare@att.net
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Silent Issue-Alzheimer's Disease
When it comes to health care issues, policy makers need to look at a very serious issues that is affecting American families everyday. The cost and toll that providing care for a family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dementia has on families across America. Having personnally experienced first hand in providing care for my father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, I feel that policy makers are not doing enough to help families ease the burden financially for those that are care providers. Policy makers are ignoring the inevitable. We are ignoring our seniors the right to better quality care. Not every family chooses or can afford to pay for a facility to provide long term care for a parent or spouse struggling daily with Alzheimer's Disease. When children have to provide care for a parent, financially things become very difficult.
The fastest growing segment of our popualtion is over the age of 80. And as life expectancy continues to increase, the problem will only get worse. In America today there are 4.5 million American men and women diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Generally, the other spouse takes on the responsibility of providing care. The caregiver then is greatly affected in their own health and emotional well-being. With so much pressure placed upon them, they start to neglect their own needs and health. In turn the care provider can become ill as well.
In-home care, which is more cost effect than a facility, can provide families and caregivers with much needed breaks away from the stress of caregiving. To be able to regroup and have time for caring about their own health and well-being. To be able to live their own lives without the guilt because they feel overwhelmed. To alliviate stress that families feel in providing daily care. For the children providing care to their parents, being able to continue their own lives on a daily basis knowing that mom or dad is well taken care of and safe is worth everything. Not missing important things in their children's lives because becoming care provider for a parent has taken over their life. Once a person is diagnosed with this disease, he or she will spend the rest of their lives fully dependent on their families for their needs. The pressure and tension that is placed on families quickly becomes extemely difficult and overwhelming.
In trying to provide a better quality of life for their parent, families lose their own quality of life. Across America families are stuggling daily to balance their own lives, working, taking care of their own children while providing care for their parents as well. Never having their own quality time.
Families should have the choice and financial help if they choose to care for a parent at home. Policy makers need to look at this isuue and realize that more and more seniors are opting to remain at home and not be placed in a facility sometimes prematurely. Familie are realizing that they need financial assistance to provide care for their parents. In America, we should have the choice for our care. Policy makers need to address the issue that financially in-home care can be more cost effective when it comes to health care for seniors and families. Everyone deserves the best quality of care. Our parents are what made America strong. They have been our backbone. They have worked hard all their lives.
They do deserve that choice of remaining in the comfort and privacy of their own home. To be able to live in a dignified manner. To be able to age in place. But also to financially be able to alliviate the burden on their own children or spouse.
The fastest growing segment of our popualtion is over the age of 80. And as life expectancy continues to increase, the problem will only get worse. In America today there are 4.5 million American men and women diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Generally, the other spouse takes on the responsibility of providing care. The caregiver then is greatly affected in their own health and emotional well-being. With so much pressure placed upon them, they start to neglect their own needs and health. In turn the care provider can become ill as well.
In-home care, which is more cost effect than a facility, can provide families and caregivers with much needed breaks away from the stress of caregiving. To be able to regroup and have time for caring about their own health and well-being. To be able to live their own lives without the guilt because they feel overwhelmed. To alliviate stress that families feel in providing daily care. For the children providing care to their parents, being able to continue their own lives on a daily basis knowing that mom or dad is well taken care of and safe is worth everything. Not missing important things in their children's lives because becoming care provider for a parent has taken over their life. Once a person is diagnosed with this disease, he or she will spend the rest of their lives fully dependent on their families for their needs. The pressure and tension that is placed on families quickly becomes extemely difficult and overwhelming.
In trying to provide a better quality of life for their parent, families lose their own quality of life. Across America families are stuggling daily to balance their own lives, working, taking care of their own children while providing care for their parents as well. Never having their own quality time.
Families should have the choice and financial help if they choose to care for a parent at home. Policy makers need to look at this isuue and realize that more and more seniors are opting to remain at home and not be placed in a facility sometimes prematurely. Familie are realizing that they need financial assistance to provide care for their parents. In America, we should have the choice for our care. Policy makers need to address the issue that financially in-home care can be more cost effective when it comes to health care for seniors and families. Everyone deserves the best quality of care. Our parents are what made America strong. They have been our backbone. They have worked hard all their lives.
They do deserve that choice of remaining in the comfort and privacy of their own home. To be able to live in a dignified manner. To be able to age in place. But also to financially be able to alliviate the burden on their own children or spouse.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Senior Care- Activities Still Important For Dementia Care
Families caring for loved ones that have been diagnosed with Dementia still should be able to provide safe activities for their loved ones. The activites should be safe and provide meaning and a feeling of accomplishment for the individual. It helps maintain a healthy way of life. Just because your loved one may have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia does not mean that they cannot participate in a stuctured activity. but remember, boredom or frustration can set in quickly, so spending long periods of time on a particular activity may not be a good idea. Mental stimulation is very important. It can help promote sef-esteem and a better sense of well-being. Activities like painting, board games, easy crafts, outings, gardening, memory stimulation, listening to favorite music, reminiscing and short walks all can help alliviate frustration and ease boredom for your loved one and yourself. Always make sure that your loved one is safe no matter what they are doing. Engage your loved one in the things that you do daily. Praise them for their effort or a job well done. Help them retain their dignity through this difficult time in their life. Let them help with folding of the laundry, meal planning, meal preparation, dusting furniture, washing or drying dishes. This allows you to keep your loved one on a schedule, which can help with behavior issues along the way. Most most of all it will allow you to spend quality time with your loved one and cut down on frustration.
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