Alzheimer’s disease comes with changing care needs for your loved one, and they’ll likely require a caregivers to help them with daily tasks. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your elderly relative’s needs are met and to keep them comfortable and happy. What a Caregiver Can Do for a Parent With Alzheimer’s 1. Minimize Options Make it easier for…
It is estimated that as many as 50 percent of adults in America over the age of 65 are taking at least 5 medications at one time. This can make keeping track of daily doses challenging – especially for adults suffering from any form of cognitive impairment. If you parent or older relative is having trouble managing their daily medications,…
Dementia refers to a range of symptoms, including memory loss and personality change. If your loved one has this condition, it may be challenging to talk to them about their feelings, needs, and shared memories. Here are a few tips to help caregivers communicate with their loved ones and maintain their connection. How to Chat With Someone Who Has Dementia…
When you made the decision to step into the role of being a family caregiver for your aging loved ones, it was likely largely influenced by the fact that you love your parents and want them to be happy, healthy, and comfortable throughout their later years. Even if this was not the primary influence in starting your elder care relationship…
We have framed care and service guidelines to be followed by Priority Home Health Providers in accordance with the instructions issued by the CDC and Florida Health & Human Services to continue providing essential and vital services to patients in our community. Our team at Priority Home Health is pre-screened for potential infections or exposures before being hired or assigned…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Fall prevention is one of the most overlooked risks or potential health hazards for seniors. Most of…
Referrals to Priority can be made by doctor, family members, friends, or the individual in need of services. Priority Home Health staff will work with benefit providers, hospital discharge planners, family and patients to arrange family-centered home health care services individualized to meet the patient’s specific needs. Our goal is to visit your home within 48 hours of receiving the doctor’s…
It is well known that as a society we are living much longer thanks to improved living conditions and health care. While being able to reach old age is something to be thankful for, in many ways, there are several challenges facing the elderly, which we all need to pay more attention. Often it is not until we start to…
September is Health Aging® Month, dedicated the positive aspects of growing older. With an emphasis on encouraging older adults to improve their physical, mental, social and financial well-being, this month focuses the many ways that older adults can live their best lives. In our work with older adults, we have found that the following four areas are fundamental to healthy aging.…
