Category: blog
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…