by khanslits | Sep 5, 2018 | Company News
Kara Uzzle recently earned her PCA Certificate through our Earn While You Learn employee package. We are very proud of her. She joined Home Sweet Home Care as a Companion Caregiver and took the necessary classes to earn her PCA at no charge as an employee of Home... by khanslits | Sep 5, 2018 | Caregiver Helpers
Our Welcome Home! program exists because everyone needs a little care and an extra helping hand from time to time. This program is a one-time service that provides you with assistance after an out patient procedure or discharge from the hospital. For a flat fee (call... by khanslits | Jan 23, 2018 | Senior Health
It is important to reduce the risk of flu for older adults. To reduce your risk of getting the flu the CDC recommendations state: Get a flu shot Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the... 
by khanslits | Jun 21, 2017 | Caregiver Helpers
Eventually you may become concerned about your parent’s ability to safely drive a car. Put these activities in place now in case it does become an issue. The secret to having a successful serious conversation is to be prepared for one. Follow these seven steps to have... by khanslits | Jun 14, 2017 | Senior Helpers
You or your loved one are hospitalized. You’ve provided a battery of information to the admitting nurse, the first of several nurses you will have over three working shifts. Each has his/her assigned duties. You watch them come and go and take vitals and check... by khanslits | Jun 14, 2017 | Caregiver Helpers
Understanding why dementia patients ask the same question repeatedly may help you handle the situation without frustration. Because, let’s face it—it’s annoying to answer the same question over and over again. This is especially true if you do not... 
by khanslits | May 2, 2017 | Caregiver Helpers
Marie G., one of our most valued employees, recently underwent knee surgery so we decided to treat her to our Welcome Home! package. This is a short term service where we pick you up at the time of discharge from the hospital or out-patient facility. We drive you... by khanslits | Dec 28, 2015 | Caregiver Health
Asking for help in caring for an elderly parent or disabled adult often feels like defeat to family caregivers. It seems as if they failed in either duty or love or both if they are unable to rise to the occasion of providing the care that a loved one needs. Sometimes... 
by khanslits | Oct 19, 2015 | Senior Helpers
Nobody needs a scale, measuring cups or other tools that get in the way when you are trying to get a handle on food portion control. Besides, who wants to drag measuring cups out of the cupboard, and how do you take them with you to a restaurant? Frankly, using these... 
by khanslits | Oct 12, 2015 | Caregiver Helpers
Aid and Attendance and Housebound are two benefits available to veterans through the VA Pension plan that may help you pay for in-home care for veterans and their spouses. These are great programs that provide special monthly pension benefits that can help the elderly...