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September 25, 2020
Family Care Plan | America Homecare
What Is a Care Plan? A care plan is a form or document that summarizes a person’s health conditions and current treatments for their care. The plan should include information about the following. Health conditions Medications Healthcare providers Emergency contacts Caregiver resources The CDC website has a great example of this type of care plan....
August 7, 2020
Free Personal Assistant Apps | America Homecare
This blog post will provide you with some information on a few free personal assistant apps. Use and download at your own discretion. These apps are not meant to replace caregivers, but to help them or clients with their work to keep their tasks manageable. Whether you are a caregiver, one who needs a caregiver,...
July 30, 2020
Senior Care Emergency Checklist | America Homecare
A senior care emergency checklist is a list of essential information and contacts in the case of emergencies relating to your elderly relative or client. It's good to keep this list in a location that is easy-to-find or area that is commonly used. An example would be in the senior's kitchen or near the house...
July 24, 2020
Senior Summer Safety Tips | America Homecare
Excessive heat and the sun can be a health risk for seniors. Without proper precautions, it can be very dangerous. These senior safety summer tips and care guide can be useful for seniors and their caregivers. We've also included a printable, easy to view infographic at the bottom of this post for your reference! 1....
July 17, 2020
Easy and Healthy Meals for Seniors | America Homecare
Healthy meals are super important for seniors and the elderly. Cooking easy and healthy meals for seniors doesn't have to be a chore. It can even be fun to mix and match different ingredients into a delicious, nutritious meal. However, it's very crucial that before one plans meals for seniors that their doctors are notified....
July 8, 2020
How to Make Your Home Safe for Seniors | America Homecare
As people get older, they face new challenges in their home physically and mentally. Eyesight weakens, movement gets harder, and memory lapses. The house that may be once familiar will become dangerous. This is why your home needs to be safe for seniors. A good tip to keep in mind when making your home safe...
May 15, 2020
CDC Coronavirus Testing Information | America Homecare
Coronavirus Testing Information Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. Viral test lets you know if you have a current infection. Antibody test lets you know if you've had a previous infection. An antibody test may not show if you have a current infection, because it can take...
May 7, 2020
CDC Guide on How to Make Face Masks | America Homecare
IMPORTANT: In the state of New York, you are required to wear a face mask when in public. The CDC has provided a corona protection guide from all their findings. However, coronavirus or COVID-19 is a newly discovered virus. Experts constantly learn more and more about it. At the moment, there is no vaccine. Taking...
May 1, 2020
How to Start Caregiving | America Homecare
What is a caregiver? The first step in learning how to start caregiving is understanding what a caregiver is. A caregiver is a person who helps elderly or sick people in managing their daily tasks. These tasks can take place either at home or outside. If you wish to become a caregiver in the state…
April 24, 2020
How to Hire a Caregiver | America Homecare
Each of us has elderly parents who may need care at times. When they are living alone, or if the family members need a bit more help in taking care of them, they especially need this care. In such a case, a professional caregiver may be the best solution. To find the best match for…