by Allegiance Home Care | May 10, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Mothers who are actively raising kids generally get the primary focus on Mother’s day. However families will inevitably celebrate Mother’s Day differently. In some, each member of the family will recognize and celebrate their OWN mother. Others may celebrate all...
by Allegiance Home Care | May 7, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Recently, there was public outcry in response to the inappropriate comments made by Washington State Senator Walsh regarding a proposed bill that would require uninterrupted meal and rest breaks for nurses. Walsh has apologized for her comments, and this blog is not...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 30, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Caregiving can take many forms. You may not even identify as a caregiver at first. A “Caregiver” is anyone who supports another person physically, financially, or emotionally. In the case of aging loved ones, you may become a “caregiver” inadvertently, as...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 26, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Most seniors do want to remain at home, understandably so. Home is, or should be, our “happy place”. For many seniors home is a place they worked hard to pay for, maybe even build and maintain for a long long time. But staying at home is not always the safest, most...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 12, 2019 | Elder Home Care
It is well known that aging adults desire to age in place. In order to succeed with this plan, having access to services that come into the home can be vital. Services such as home health, home care and hospice are commonly called upon to support elderly individuals...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 29, 2019 | Elder Home Care
When a friend or family member is dealing with a death in the family, it can be difficult to know what to do or say to support them. Any gesture may seem too small for the magnitude of the grief that person is feeling. However, there are a multitude of ways to send a...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 18, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Many older adults are resistant to the idea of having a caregiver. The individual’s family sees the need is there, and broaches the subject but they refuse, maybe even become angry or upset. The reasons vary widely but there are usually a few common themes. Loss of...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 8, 2019 | Elder Home Care
One of the most pressing questions seniors and their families have is how will I pay for home care services? This question cannot be answered easily, as there are a number of individualized factors that play into the financial plan for long term care. One way to pay...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 25, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Live in care is often a more affordable option for those who need a considerable amount of assistance or an added peace of mind for loved ones, knowing that someone is always there to help. Live in care can be a cost-effective alternative for residential or nursing...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 15, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Heart disease is a general term for a variety of health conditions that affect the heart and arteries. As the leading cause of death in the united states for both genders, as we approach a certain age it is natural to start worrying about heart disease and wanting to...
