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…
Healthy eating involves a change in diet and eating habits. At Priority, we can ensure your loved one eat a balanced diet of energy-rich foods while reducing the occurrence of nausea, constipation, and malnutrition. The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease Medical experts typically divide the progression of Parkinson’s Disease (and other forms of Parkinsonism) into 5 stages – with differing…
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…
WHAT IS THE CRITERIA FOR HOME HEALTH ADMISSION? Be essentially home bound, but not necessarily bedridden, and needing assistance when leaving home. Needs at least one of the following: intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language therapy or continue to need occupational therapy that are medically reasonable and necessary. Be under the care of a licensed physician who…
Every member of Priority Home Health family has made it their mission to put patients first, prioritizing the safety, security, and personal well-being of each and every patient in our care.
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