If your loved one has never received homecare before, you may be thinking about it more during the pandemic. It can be scary to attempt to go back to normal in a world where we’re uncertain of what will happen next. That’s where we can help – we understand that the elderly are statistically at a higher risk for getting seriously ill from the coronavirus. So how can we help you? Whether it’s little things throughout the day (grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, etc.) we can be there for you. We understand that some families aren’t able to travel to see their loved ones because of travel restrictions – we can spend time with your loved one, check in on them, make sure they’re fed and taken care of. These are unprecedented times. We’re all trying to make it through. Let us help you make sure your loved one is cared for through in the safest way possible.

Caring for another person is hard work. That work is even more challenging during a global pandemic, like we are all experiencing with Coronavirus. In response to the increased stress that some caregivers could be feeling, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released some tips for managing your stress while caring for others in these unprecedented times. Some of those tips include: 1. Stay in touch: in a world that is adjusting to social distancing, the AFA suggests maintaining contact through phone calls, texts, and Facetimes. 2. Don’t overload on news: The news is a valuable tool, but it can sometimes be daunting. The AFA suggests getting your news from a trusted source and giving yourself a time throughout the day to check the news. For example, they say carving out 6 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. each day to read up on the news can help you ensure you’re not consumed with it. These are just a couple of the organization’s tips for controlling your stress during these times. For the complete list, you can visit their website at alzfdn.org .

Here is a list of 10 tips provided by the CDC to help you manage your health at home during this COVID-19 epidemic. Please call your health care provider if you have questions and as always, please call 911 with any medical emergencies. We will get through this together. A Peace Of Mind Home Care is here for you!

​Home care is a growing trend, and families nationwide are making sure their loved ones are cared for through in home care. But a new study, according to CBS New York, shows the importance of making sure one thing is focused on in home care: nutrition. ​CBS New York writes that, many times, home care patients are already malnourished or need some extra attention and help when it comes to their eating and nutritional habits. This can impact their healing and their overall health, CBS explains. ​So, when home care comes into the picture, it’s imperative that patients are receiving care with a focus on nutrition. CBS explains that when this is a focus, in home care patients are less likely to be readmitted to a hospital. ​To make sure your loved one is receiving the care they need, and that their nutritional needs are met, let us help! Contact A Peace Of Mind Home Care!