Home Care Blog

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.

Care Tips for Patients with Alzheimer’s

June 05 2018

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be both a difficult and a rewarding experience.  With these tips, you will be more confident in providing care that will help the patient feel less agitated.

Tips for Supporting the Family of Your Patient

May 12 2018

Not only do family caregivers want to be involved and understand their loved one’s medical treatment and care, but they also want to feel that their decisions are valued and that they have input.

Care Tips for Patients with Parkinson’s

May 03 2018

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement and develops gradually over time. While the most well known symptom is a tremor, Parkinson’s also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement, slurred speech and impaired posture and balance…

Care Tips for Patients with Cancer

April 26 2018

Battling cancer can be one of the most difficult situations a person and their family can go through. It can also be hard for the nurse, but rewarding as well. You have a chance to connect with your patients, encourage them and even rejoice with them when treatment is going well.

What To Look For In A Home Healthcare Company

April 23 2018

Finding the right home healthcare company to work at can seem overwhelming. There are so many reasons people look for a new company to work with. Low wages isn’t the reason many CNAs leave their current employer…