Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Thank You
The comment I received, touched me so much. I want to send my blessings to Barb and her family who stands behind her. She is truly one of God's Angels... Recognize!!! Providing care is not an easy job and it's more grueling on other family members who watch you day in and day out give all you've got. I know your Aunt did not want this either, but is grateful that you are able to provide her with your Love. I prayed that you may embrace one of those services...because you are important to. Have you thought about asking her Dr to prescribe one of the services? They would provide a physical therapist and he/she could order a hoyer lift and/or other assistive devices to help with transferring...medicare pays for it. I want to thank you for your blessings and support Barb. It's gonna be alright.
I also want to thank my family for putting up with me during this process. All of you have been overly supportive and understanding. I greatly appreciate that you have been helping me (hands on) and pushing me in my endeavor. May God continue to bless you.
Love,
Michele
I also want to thank my family for putting up with me during this process. All of you have been overly supportive and understanding. I greatly appreciate that you have been helping me (hands on) and pushing me in my endeavor. May God continue to bless you.
Love,
Michele
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Knowing When to Get Help
It’s not always obvious when to ask for help, or when to make changes to the care that the person with dementia is getting. Providing good care means meeting the needs of the person receiving care, using one service or a combination of several. Depending on preferences, needs and abilities, it may be appropriate to look for different or more assistance.
How much care a person needs depends on how independently he or she can walk, eat, use the restroom and bathe. Ask your health care provider to help you gauge these abilities.
If you are not sure if it’s time to get additional help, ask yourself a few questions:
Safety
Is the person with dementia safe?
Health
Is the health of the person with dementia or the health of the caregiver at risk?
Care needs
Does the person with dementia need more care than he or she is receiving right now? Or is caring for the person becoming more difficult for the primary care provider?
to read more go to:
retrieved from Alzheimer's Association
Assisting You with Living Comfortably at Home
The best feeling to me is....the smiles I receive, the thanks I get, the hugs and kisses I embrace after helping someone in need.
I wanted to become a nurse to be there for those who have no one to be there for them. I remember volunteering at 15yrs old at Franklin Square Hospital and how much just a simple "HI" meant to someone. I became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993 after graduating from Johnston School of Practical Nursing - Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. It's a shame the school closed, so many would have benefit. Upon graduating I worked at another local hospital along with a nursing home near my home. While I would not trade my eye tooth for the hospital experience; my heart/mind/body/soul was in Long Term care. I did the only natural thing...I went full-time. For 10yrs that was all I knew; until one day I discovered that I could go to someone's home to teach or give them the knowledge to be able to change their dressing, recognize sign and symptoms, check their glucose levels, weigh themselves or anything related to their specific condition; in 2003 I entered the Home Care industry. I fell in LOVE with nursing all over again. Taking care of people in their own environment....what a concept! People want to be at home as long as they can rather than in a LTC facility where they may never adjust.
I recently started Well Care At Home a private duty/personal care service because I know there is a population of seniors who don't want to be alone, who need companionship, who needs assistance with housework, a load a laundry, fixing a meal, going to store, going to appointments, taking a walk, repositioning themselves, or simply reading a book. A population that is not able to get along in the same manner. I also feel often times caregivers need a break or need to attend to other matters. Well Care At Home will be here to assist you or your loved ones with living comfortably at home. It'll make me smile.
I wanted to become a nurse to be there for those who have no one to be there for them. I remember volunteering at 15yrs old at Franklin Square Hospital and how much just a simple "HI" meant to someone. I became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993 after graduating from Johnston School of Practical Nursing - Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. It's a shame the school closed, so many would have benefit. Upon graduating I worked at another local hospital along with a nursing home near my home. While I would not trade my eye tooth for the hospital experience; my heart/mind/body/soul was in Long Term care. I did the only natural thing...I went full-time. For 10yrs that was all I knew; until one day I discovered that I could go to someone's home to teach or give them the knowledge to be able to change their dressing, recognize sign and symptoms, check their glucose levels, weigh themselves or anything related to their specific condition; in 2003 I entered the Home Care industry. I fell in LOVE with nursing all over again. Taking care of people in their own environment....what a concept! People want to be at home as long as they can rather than in a LTC facility where they may never adjust.
I recently started Well Care At Home a private duty/personal care service because I know there is a population of seniors who don't want to be alone, who need companionship, who needs assistance with housework, a load a laundry, fixing a meal, going to store, going to appointments, taking a walk, repositioning themselves, or simply reading a book. A population that is not able to get along in the same manner. I also feel often times caregivers need a break or need to attend to other matters. Well Care At Home will be here to assist you or your loved ones with living comfortably at home. It'll make me smile.
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