Home Care Blog

How Home Care Works

September 05 2018

Finding help to take care of you or your loved one can be one of the most important decision you can make. This beginner’s guide to finding the right home care agency will help make a daunting task just a little bit easier.

Know Your Worth: Why Caregivers Matter!

September 04 2018

A career in the health care field is personally rewarding.  But you also put in a lot of hours and hard work. Know your worth and how you should be appreciated.

How to Help Patients Who are Nonverbal

August 15 2018

Communication barriers can come in many forms.  Some patients may be unable or unwilling to speak.  These tips will help you learn to pay attention to nonverbal cues and other alternate forms of communication to help you take better care of your nonverbal patients.

How to Help Patients Who Don’t Want Your Help

July 28 2018

There is a variety of reasons for why a patient may refuse your help.  These tips will help you learn what that reason may be and how you can offer care to those who have given up or those who refuse to give up their independence.

Care Tips for Patients with Heart Disease

July 05 2018

The heart is one of the most important organs in our body.  Heart disease can be scary for a patient, however you can help them make the positive changes in their life that they need.

How to Help Patients Who are Angry

June 19 2018

Dealing with angry patients is a reality of the home healthcare profession.  When a patient takes their anger out on you, there are some simple things you can do to defuse a tense situation and also figure out what is really causing a patient’s anger.