Following heart surgery, an intricate web of care needs arises, from dietary changes to incision care, pain management, swelling minimization, and more. The last thing a senior wants after returning home from such a traumatic event is to face the need for rehospitalization. Advanced Home Health Care wants to help ensure your senior loved one recovers fully and as quickly as possible from heart surgery, and offers the following tips:…
Our Donnellson IA Home Health Care Experts’ Tips to Ease Transitions After Surgery
It’s such a feeling of relief when the medical staff informs you that your senior loved one is ready to be released from the hospital following surgery. But as they hand you that packet of discharge papers and instructions, a bit of uncertainty may begin to creep in. Will your loved one be able to care for herself at home? Prepare to ease transitions after surgery from hospital to home…
Iowa Home Care News for Seniors: Non-Surgical Cataract Treatment a Possibility
We all know it: aging and cataracts go together like salt and pepper. 90% of those age 65 and older develop cataracts, and by 75, as many as 50% have developed vision loss as a result of the cataracts. And currently, the only cataract treatment to restore cleared vision has been surgery. Enter the latest news in the control of cataracts, which may be available in as early as five…
Advanced Home Health Care Update: Why Seniors Aren’t Embracing Technology
Today’s seniors are inundated with an explosion of high tech home health care products aimed at improving their independence and safety and enhancing their lives. In just a few clicks, they can instantly visit with friends and family through Skype, wear a device that connects to emergency assistance if needed, even stay safe from wandering with special sensors attached to shoes or a shirt. The issue becomes how to encourage…
You Live in Chicago; They Live in Des Moines County: How to Know When Home Care Is Needed
Since moving across the country last year, you’ve made it a priority to phone Mom every Sunday morning, no exceptions. After catching up on the week’s news, she always reassures you that yes, she’s eating well, taking her meds, getting plenty of rest, and doing perfectly fine. However, visiting her in person in Des Moines County for a week over summer vacation paints a different picture. Her once hyper-organized kitchen…
Attention Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) Workers
Most former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) workers know that they qualify for home health care benefits offered by the Department of Energy under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). What may come as a surprise, however, is that many IAAP workers and their families are missing out on important information they need in order to make informed decisions for their future long term care. Many former…
West Point IA Home Care Tips: Can Mom & Dad Afford Long-Term Care?
For millions of Americans, the question of whether or not their aging parents will be able to afford long-term care is a very real one. Finances can be a touchy subject, but when it’s time to make a plan for long-term care, having an honest conversation about how your parents will be able to afford senior care services is essential. Below are some questions designed to help adult children get…
Advanced Home Health Care Helps You Plan for Your Long-Term Care Needs
Planning for long-term care involves a wide range of variables. Oftentimes, a senior may be completely independent and self-sufficient for years, and then experience a sudden illness or injury and suddenly require assistance in order to remain safe and independent at home. For many families with senior loved ones, determining the right option for their care can be challenging. Advanced Home Health Care understands the confusion surrounding planning for care…
Shopping for Trusted Home Care Services? You’ve Got Options!
When it comes time to make decisions about home care for an older loved one, shopping for the services you need can be rather intimidating, and you’ll likely have dozens of questions. Do you even know what home care services you need? Does your loved one need full time care or just a few hours a day? Will Medicare cover the services Mom and Dad need? How can you find…
Looking for Iowa Senior Care? 5 Questions to Help You Decide Between Home Care and Assisted Living
Home is where the heart is; it’s a popular saying for good reason. As more and more Americans reach an age where care is needed, the majority note that they would prefer to stay in their own homes as long as possible, rather than move into a nursing home. But how do you decide whether or not in-home care is the right choice for your loved one? Advanced Home Health…