A home health care nurse advises: How to sterilize your home against COVID

The Tri-Med home health care team weighs in on in-home sterilization to guard against COVID-19 infection. The coronavirus is among the most infectious pathogens we have ever encountered. In order to stay healthy and avoid the spread of the virus, we need to apply more rigorous hygiene standards and practices than ever before. Here’s what […]

Can your home health caregiver provide care for those suffering from Covid

Where do home health care nurses stand in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis? The entire healthcare industry is straining to deal with the COVID-19 case load. The demand for health care professionals across the sector has never been greater or more pressing. This is true across the world, but particularly so in epicenters such […]

3 Tips for Supporting Seniors in Your Community

Whether one of your own elderly loved ones is in the care of a home health nurse agency or whether you simply want to enhance the quality of life of other seniors within your community, here are three helpful tips for supporting seniors this spring. Volunteer There are numerous agencies and nursing homes in which […]

Great Tech That Supports Senior Independence

We live in a day and age where seniors can continue to live independently for much longer periods of time. This is due thanks to home help services for the elderly, as well as a host of incredible technology. Below, we highlight some of this exciting tech that is changing the lives of America’s seniors […]

How to Protect Yourself from Colorectal Cancer

It is estimated that 145,600 adults in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 51,020 deaths are attributed to the disease, every single year. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and, therefore, the perfect opportunity to educate yourself and your elderly relatives about the condition. Here are the facts. What Is Colorectal […]

Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors

According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 85.6 million American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Of these, 43.7 million are estimated to be over 60 years of age. In other words, the older you get, the higher your chances of suffering from various heart problems. Luckily, it is possible for […]

It’s National Senior Independence Month!

February is National Senior Independence Month and, therefore, the perfect opportunity to learn more about how you can help your senior loved ones to retain their independence for longer. Here are four tips to remember going forward. Make Their Home More Mobility-Friendly Along with ensuring that the already existing aspects of the home that allow […]

How to Support a Loved One Recovering from a Stroke

Did you know that someone in the USA suffers a stroke every 40 seconds? It is not only a common occurrence but also one of the main causes of long-term disability, especially in the elderly. The older a person gets, the higher their chance of suffering a stroke. So, if your loved one is unlucky […]

5 Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers

A fresh, new year is upon us, and it is time to make some positive changes to help ensure that the year 2020 is the best year yet. Here are five New Year’s resolutions for family caregivers and their loved ones. Make Time for Yourself  Taking care of an elderly or ailing relative can often […]

3 Benefits of Home Nursing Services for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

Has your loved one been diagnosed with either Alzheimer’s or dementia? If so, you will soon be faced with the decision of either opting for home nursing services or moving them into an assisted living facility. Below, we highlight 3 of the numerous benefits associated with choosing home nursing services to help you to ascertain […]

3 Tips for Celebrating the Holiday Season with Seniors

The holiday season is as joyous as it is stressful. If you will be celebrating with a senior loved one present, you may need to even plan a bit more strategically to ensure that everybody is comfortable and has a lovely time. Here are 3 great tips for successfully celebrating the holiday season with seniors. […]

What Is Case Management in Nursing?

When it comes to caring for a patient, there is no such thing as ‘one size fits all’. Every patient requires a different approach and has his or her own individual needs. This is why case management in nursing is so very important. But what is case management in nursing? We explain the intricacies below. […]

Effective Speech Therapy in the Comfort of the Home

When a patient is in need of speech therapy, in-home speech therapy can be endlessly beneficial. Not only does it mean that the patient remains comfortable within their familiar surroundings, but it also means that they will not be required to travel. The great news is that high-quality speech therapy for adults can be done […]

Isolation and Depression Affect the Elderly in Winter

Winters can be long, cold, and depressing for everyone. Just imagine how hard it is to get by when you are on your own and not as active as you used to be. With all the hardships of the cold, ice, snow, and darkness, we all tend to stay indoors more. For elderly and senior […]

When Can a Senior Benefit from a Home Health Nurse?

Personal home care services are a great alternative for seniors and loved ones. For many people, remaining in their home environment is ideal because it is familiar and much less stressful than a move to a new place. In many cases, and for many reasons, seniors may be reluctant to live in a traditional care […]

How Senior Home Health Care Can Assist with Chronic Medication Management

  During old age, people become more susceptible to chronic conditions. Some chronic health conditions include disorders such as arthritis, anxiety, diabetes, and joint and muscle pain, to name a few. Seniors need care, safety, independence, and good health. However, it is not that simple and elderly people often need senior home health care services […]

Why Is it Important to Support Senior Care?

Getting older isn’t easy because we become more dependent on people to help us get by. As your body ages, it sometimes becomes harder to do things on your own. Leading a sedentary life could contribute to this. Factors such as degenerative diseases and illnesses can also cause people to lose their “independence” in life. […]

What Is Home Health Care?

Home health care is important for families with aging loved ones that need extra care and assistance either on a “full-time” or “part-time” basis. When considering what is home health care, you can look at “full-time” as a live-in care provider, while “part-time” is more of an assisted living approach.   What Is Home Health […]

How to Find a Home Health Aide That’s Qualified, Reliable and Trustworthy

Finding a reliable home health aide can be difficult and expensive. However, with the right help, it’s worth every cent spent to ensure that your loved one gets the best care – every day. Many elderly people live in home assisted communities, while others live independently. Aging and illness can lead to becoming more dependent […]

Essential Tips to Preventing Falls in the Home

Falls are some of the most dangerous accidents that seniors face. Falls can lead to serious injuries and thus preventing a fall is better than dealing with repercussions at a later stage. Personal home care services can help you to secure your home in a way to lower the possibilities of falling.  Have Good Lighting […]

Advice for Choosing Between In-Home Eldercare Services and Assisted Living

Being able to take care of yourself isn’t always easy, especially as an elderly person. If you can manage on your own but need limited help then “in-home care assistance” is ideal. However, if it’s around the clock help you need, then you may want to hire a live-in care provider.  There are some important […]

4 Essential Sun Care Tips for Seniors

With the summer months upon us and so many of us spending long hours in the hot summer sun, it is a good time to remind seniors across America about the dangers of sun exposure and skin cancer. Since skin cancer has a 98% survival rate when caught early, it is important to remember these […]

When Is the Right Time to Consider Home Health Care?

Caring for an aging parent or a loved one can take its toll on the entire family. There are times when a patient needs to consider home health care, whether it is due to being incapacitated because of surgery, injury or whether as a result of a more long-term illness. There are also cases where […]

Common Misconceptions About Live In Care Services

Live in care services come in handy when your loved ones have lost the ability to perform daily activities. A possible reason for this disability can be age. Live in care services are generally opted for when the patient requires assistance in handling day-to-day chores such as bathing, cooking, cleaning, dressing, and many more such […]

Everything You Should Know About Live In Care, Personal Care, And Homecare

Ever thought about live in care? Live in Care enables you to stay at your own place rather than moving out to a care home. If you have elderly people at your home, then you must consider choosing a reliable live in care service in Brooklyn. Below mentioned are facts you should know about live […]

Why Do Seniors Require Companion Care Services?

Companion care is becoming an important care regimen for elderly in this fast-paced era. Where everybody is involved in their respective occupation, appointing companion care services for the aged population has rather become a necessity. One must employ the services of a trusted home care agency in Queens, Bronx, and New York to look for […]

What questions should you ask your senior care agency when you are choosing a caregiver?

The ideal time to look for a senior caregiver for your loved one is actually before there is an absolute or urgent need. This will give you and your loved one time to find the right caregiver…

What should you look for in a quality Senior Home Care Agency?

The agency you hire to take care of your senior loved one should have a low turnover rate. While caring for the elderly can be exhausting, a high turnover rate could be a warning…

How to Find the Best Live In Care Services in 2019

Choosing between different live in care services in Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx or Long Island can seem like a daunting task because of how many there are, and the wide variety of care options available.

Hiring a Home Health Aide for the New Year

Hiring a home health aide this year might be the best decision you make for your elderly loved one and your family. Having an aging loved one can be difficult. This year, while you are planning other changes to make in your life it might be time to consider hiring a home health aide to help you and your family…

What can Companion Care do for your Elderly Loved One?

Aging is a natural part of life that can sometimes be difficult for the family members of the aging individual. Most people have an elderly loved one or loved ones in their life that no longer can fully take care of themselves on their own.

Hiring a Home Health Registered Nurse

Home health care is on the rise, and the number of elderly individuals who rely on registered nurses for care is growing at an accelerated rate. The US has an aging baby boomer population, and many of them require specialized care, either in the form of a nursing home, assisted living facility, or home health […]

Why Getting a Home Health Aide Might Be the Best Decision You Make For an Aging Loved One

The population in this country is aging at a rapid rate. The baby boomer generation has entered old age, and many of them require some type of additional care. More and more people are moving away from nursing homes, however, and opting for alternatives like home care assistants. Home health care aides offer a little bit more independence for your elderly loved ones due to the fact that they get to remain in the …

Live-in Care – Why Care Homes are Not the Only Option

If you have an elderly loved one that requires care around the clock, care homes are no longer the only option. In today’s day and age, there are a variety of home care options including specialized live-in care aides that can help your loved one age in the comfort of their own home. The aging population has caused an increase in the demand for live-in care providers, and companies like TRIMED Home Care Services …

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