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How to Talk to Your Parent About In-Home Care
Talking with your parent or loved one about needing a home care solution can be a difficult conversation for both of you. For your loved one, it represents a loss of independence and a realization of declining health. For you, it can be difficult because you must now tell your parent or loved one that you need extra help caring for them. Having a conversation about the dangers of unassisted living may be hard, but it is necessary. Few things are more stressful for a family caregiver than an aging loved one who refuses to accept the help they need….
In-Home Care for Patients During COVID-19
Home care has become increasingly important during this time as healthcare professionals and families are looking for ways to assist older loved ones and those with chronic conditions. Our goal remains the same: to set a new standard in-home care with our personalized, holistic approach, help our clients heal, live independently, and ultimately thrive. We take every update about COVID-19 to heart to ensure continuity of service for our clients and the health of our caregivers. This is a time of significant stress and anxiety for many families and we realize it is extremely important to work together to support…
3 Reasons to Have Long-Term Care Insurance
Few people think to plan ahead for long-term care. However, careful planning can help to combat many of the complications that arise upon choosing professional care for yourself or a loved one – including high costs. One of the most important things to consider investing in for that planning is long-term care insurance. This type of insurance can help you afford the care your family needs. A few other benefits of getting long-term care insurance include: Opening the Door to More Quality Care Options Far too many seniors and their families have their options for care limited by their budgets….
Why You Should Expect More from Your Home Health Care Provider
Many times, families, who choose to partner with a home health care provider, believe that doing so means settling for less than they hoped for. They fear that they or their loved one will receive less than the standard of care they need or be forced to pay exorbitant prices for the kind of care they expect. In 2019, it’s time to start expecting more from home health care providers. Here are a few things your ideal provider should offer. Otherwise, it’s time to look for a new one this year: Genuine, Personable Care One of the biggest problems many…
Our Difference: Thrive USA’s focus on Companion Care
As people advance in age, they might feel lonely or isolated and this is where Thrive USA Home Care chips in to provide aging parents or relatives with intensive care and companionship. Our dedicated and experienced staff offers emotional support to loved ones in a surrounding they understand and recognize. Many people, especially the infirmed and elderly, become uncomfortable when subjected to a place or surrounding they are not familiar with. With Thrive USA concierge approach, we bring a suite of professional services right to your home. Expert and Quality Homecare At Thrive USA we strive to provide expert and…
What Services Are Provided Through Home Health Care
When someone you know and love grows older, watching them decline can be difficult. You would like to do all you can to help them. It could be just a few light chores at first. But as time goes on, you begin to assume more responsibilities. For your loved one, you want nothing but the best, but sometimes that means giving up control and seeking help. There’s nothing wrong with getting personal home care. There are plenty of services from which to choose. Here are a few to consider for your situation: Care Management Even though you know your…
Five Common Myths About Home Care Services
Although home care has been available for over two decades, home care is still very often misunderstood. To clarify any confusion about how home care can help you or an aging family member, here is the truth about the five most common myths about home care: Myth #1: Home care is only for those who are very sick Truth: Non- medical home care is available to those seeking a little extra help throughout the house, assistance with chores, and transportation to appointments or events. Non-medical care also includes assistance with activities of daily living, or ADLs. These activities include, but are…
4 Tips for Setting Goals for In-Home Care
As loved ones grow older, their physical and mental capacities begin to decrease in frustrating, discouraging ways. Because of these changes, many senior citizens find themselves becoming lethargic, depressed, and inactive. If aging loved ones succumb to these traits, they could find it more and more difficult to find the will to continue living life to its fullest. What helps keep seniors on the healthiest and happiest path is a sense of purpose and independence, which they can accomplish by setting a series of short-term goals. Here are a few tips for setting in-home care goals to best help aging…
Does Your Loved One Need In-Home Care? Here Are Five Ways To Tell
Your aging loved one is still insistent on remaining at home, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult for her to maintain all the daily activities without help. You’ve been able to offer some assistance, though your family, work, and other obligations limit the amount of time you can spend caring for your relative. If you’ve recently noticed some, or all of the following 5 signs in your loved one, it may be time to consider bringing in some in-home help: Lack of Grooming If your usually meticulously groomed mom suddenly stops bathing or doing her hair, there could be an underlying…
3 Key Benefits of Personal Companions for Seniors
You want your loved one to be happy and healthy in her own home as long as possible.