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Tag Archives: caregiver
7 Great Ways to Provide Post-Hospital Care
Having a loved one in the hospital can be very stressful, and repeat hospital stays make your caregiving experience seem like an emotional rollercoaster. Bringing your loved one home is a relief, but it can cause a lot of worry. What can you do to keep your loved one at home and ensure their well-being? Here are seven actions that can make the difference between continuing recovery at home and returning to the hospital. Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Family Caregivers, Health, Health Professionals, Helpful Tips, Home Care, Hospital Readmission, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, hospital, Medicare, medication, readmission, senior
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Reducing the Risk of Hospital Readmission Begins Early
Whether it’s for an injury, illness or surgery, being admitted to the hospital is sometimes unavoidable. However, making a return trip within 30 days can often be prevented, yet an estimated 20 percent of Medicare patients do just that. Not only does this trend have a negative impact on patients’ health, it costs the healthcare system billions of dollars each year, but a smart approach for transitioning from the hospital to a home care setting can lower the risk of readmission. Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, Health, Hospital Readmission, Personal Care, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, doctor, healthcare, hospital, Mayo Clinic, Medicare, mental, patients, physical, Providers, readmission
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Reducing Hospital Readmission
Many hospitals have programs and staff in place to ensure the ongoing quality care of their patients after discharge. SYNERGY HomeCare is here to supplement these programs with excellent non-medical care at home. The most common cuases of readmission do not occur in the hospital; they happen after the patient has gone home. Here are some ways our SYNERGY HomeCare careTEAM can help decrease a hospital’s readmission rate. Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, Health, Health Professionals, Home Care, Hospital Readmission, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, case manager, doctor, hospital, Medicare, nurse, Prevention, Program, readmission, Synergy HomeCare
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Caregivers are a Vital Part of Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can differ greatly from patient to patient. While some people may experience only mild symptoms, others may encounter some that can be quite debilitating and necessitate the use of in-home care. Although family caregivers can often lend a hand around the home, sometimes they can’t always be there, and personal care providers can help fill the gaps. Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, Family Caregivers, Health, Helpful Tips, Home Care
Tagged cancer, caregiver, surgery, treatment
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The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
Pain and depression are two of the most common health issues facing seniors, and there is considerable evidence that the conditions may be closely linked. While it’s not clear whether pain is caused by feelings of depression or vice versa, it’s important that senior care providers recognize the relationship between the two. Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Family Caregivers, Health, Helpful Tips, Home Care, Personal Care
Tagged caregiver, caregiving, caretaker, chronic, depression, Mayo Clinic, pain, physically active
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The Caregiver’s Wishlist
The holiday season is a time for giving, and the best gifts for a caregiver can take some of the pressure off throughout the year. It can be difficult for caregivers to ask for help, but creating a wishlist around … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Family Caregivers, Health, Respite care
Tagged care, caregiver, family, Family Caregiver Association, gift, holidays, respite, wishlist
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Plan Ahead for Easy Holiday Travel
As the holiday season approaches, many caregivers may be considering travel plans to visit family and friends in different cities or states. If you are traveling with a loved one who is elderly or disabled, it’s a good idea for caregivers to plan this travel well in advance to make the trip easier for everyone involved. Continue reading
Peace of Mind This Holiday Season
This time of year, most everyone experiences a holiday rush. The malls are full of shoppers, the airports are full of travelers and homes are full of families. The added hustle and stress of the holidays can cause people to be less careful and more likely to experience accidents and other medical emergencies. As a medical professional, you want to know that your patients or residents are well-cared for, especially when they are away from your facility. Here are some ways that SYNERGY HomeCare can help during the holidays. Continue reading
Keeping Seniors Safe During the Winter
Winter poses unique challenges to people of all ages, but that is especially true for older adults. Everything from cold weather to slippery walkways can be dangerous, and sometimes it’s up to senior care providers to take steps to help older adults stay safe once winter arrives. Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Family Caregivers, Health, Personal Care, Safety, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, family, safety, seniors, winter
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Our Care: Personalized For You
Home is one of the most personalized places. It is where you can relax, and where you keep your belongings. What you do in your home: what you say, what you eat, who you spend time with; it’s all personal. One of the unique opportunities we have when providing home care is that we get to provide care for people in their homes. While we customize our care plans to meet each individual’s needs, our work becomes personalized when we enter their home and become part of their life. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Care, Seniors
Tagged caregiver, home, housekeeping, mobility assistance, personal care, personal hygiene
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