by HomeJoy | Jan 31, 2015 | Caring N Engagement, Educational, In-Home Care
When we shop for anything we are looking for the best value. Give me a bargain or give me something valuable, I say. But how do we view the value of what an In Home Care agency provides. We are essentially becoming a concierge service. No longer providing just...
by HomeJoy | Jan 20, 2015 | In-Home Care, Uncategorized
Most everybody knows at least one person, who calls them self a “Shut In”. You often feel sorry for their difficulty, but what they may really enjoy is something you could provide. Here are seven ideas that could make the winter months easier; Add some romance to...
by HomeJoy | Dec 4, 2014 | Educational, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
We have provided care for a Mrs. D for over two years. Right now her daughter is concerned that her savings is depleted and her health has continued to decline. She is not the only person in this position. The good news is that programs are available to pay for in...
by HomeJoy | Dec 3, 2014 | In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
I met a guy in Oklahoma that had lived alone after having a stoke for 16 years. He was paralyzed on his left side and wore a brace in order to be able to walk. His one bedroom apartment was close enough to shopping and the bus route for him to manage almost everything...
by HomeJoy | Oct 2, 2014 | In-Home Care, Safety N Recovery, Uncategorized
I met a family a couple weeks ago that was in the middle of making this decision. The daughter was wearing thin caring for her mother who herself did not believe anything was wrong. “I fell because I made a bad decision to climb the ladder,” she said, “It won’t happen...
by HomeJoy | Apr 28, 2014 | Health N Wellness, In-Home Care, Uncategorized
When I make a skilled nurse visit to a client’s home for medication set up I notice swollen ankles and puffy fingers. I know the client’s habits, so I ask questions about last nights dinner, today’s fluid intake, or how long they were out for a family get together....
