Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by our Caregiver Profile page! Every month, we will highlight some of our outstanding employees. You’ll learn a little bit about our caregivers, the in home care services we provide, and what makes Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses so special (spoiler alert: it’s the people!).
Did you know that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month? Nearly one million Americans live with this disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). Among them are recognizable names like singer Linda Ronstadt, actor Bob Hoskins, and astronaut Rich Clifford. Of course, Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox also have well-known diagnoses, and they have both started foundations centered around Parkinson’s awareness. While there is currently no cure for this progressive movement disorder, there are many ways to address and treat its symptoms. Read on to learn more about this disease that affects so many American families. What is Parkinson’s Disease?
We have some excellent news to share: Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses is looking to fill multiple positions in the home care sector! As a nurse-owned, nurse-operated home care agency, we have been providing excellent care to families in Delaware, Philadelphia, and Montgomery counties, as well as the Main Line area for three decades. The quality of care we provide is unmatched, and our customers think so, too! For this reason, we are looking for skilled, compassionate, and eager caretakers who have a passion for helping others. Read below to learn more about the available positions and our company.
Caring for someone who has dementia can be extremely challenging. An estimated 47 million people around the world are affected by dementia, which is generally defined as a deterioration of cognitive ability. It can be manifested in a variety of ways, and will have long-term impacts on a person’s quality of life (as well as their family’s). One of the most common dementias is Alzheimer’s disease, which you can learn more about here. As the Baby Boomers continue to age, we can expect to see more and more cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s. These diseases are unique in that they impact primary caretakers and family members almost as much as the patient themselves; it is incredibly difficult to watch a loved one slowly lose mental faculty. While there is not a cure for these progressive diseases, there are ways to mitigate their effects and enhance quality of life for those living with dementia. Let’s take a look!
Did you know that there are communities in the Netherlands built specifically for seniors with dementia? It’s a fascinating concept, and not unlike the Jim Carrey movie “The Truman Show.”
Did you know that delirium affects almost 7 million hospitalized patients every year? The costs of this often-undiagnosed illness are steep, especially when you factor in longer hospital stays and an increase in mortality after discharge. But what is delirium exactly? And can it be prevented? Let’s take a look at this condition, and why it has certain implications for those in senior care.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment. The start of delirium is usually rapid — within hours or a few days. Because symptoms of delirium and dementia can be similar, input from a family member or caregiver may be important for a doctor to make an accurate diagnosis.”
How do you know if a loved one is being affected by delirium? Some of the warning signs to look for are:
Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by our Caregiver Profile! Every month, we will highlight some of our outstanding employees. You’ll learn a little bit about our caregivers, the in home care services we provide, and what makes Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses so special (spoiler alert: it’s the people!).
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘toys?’ Most likely, it calls to mind little kids with train sets, tricycles, or perhaps even popular board games like Life or Monopoly. But kids don’t have a monopoly on toys…the seniors in your life can really benefit from them, too! Whether a toy is specifically created for seniors or repurposed, it may help with cognitive abilities, emotional stability, or increased physical dexterity. Let’s take a look at some toys and other objects that can bring great joy and help to the older loved ones in your life!
Most everyone is aware of the term “bucket list”…most likely from the Morgan Freeman / Jack Nicholson movie in the mid 2000s. In the vernacular, a bucket list is a list of things or experiences a person wants to accomplish before they die. Perhaps the term came about as a logical follow on from the phrase “kick the bucket” (to die). In any case, thinking about what would be on your bucket list is a fun exercise that allows us all to dream a little…and it’s great for seniors, youth, and everyone in between! We decided to canvass the crowd to learn what’s on other people’s lists, and then we’ll discuss a few tips that can help you on the path towards achieving them!
How and when to get in home care for a loved one who needs assistance can be a pretty heavy topic for a lot of people. It can be difficult to know when outside help is needed, how to go about finding it, and making sure that the people you hire are a good fit for your family’s needs. As your parents, aunts, uncles, and other family members get to the point that they need assistance with daily or weekly tasks, it can be helpful to know a little bit about the process. Let’s take a look at some important questions to ask when you’re searching for in home care services.
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! In light of this popular holiday, we wanted to share words of wisdom about love from those who know most about it: senior citizens! Karl Pillemer of Cornell University and the Marriage Advice Project “did in-depth interviews with more than 700 retirees, 65 and older, who were married for an average of 43 years. The longest marriage was 76 years between a 101-year-old woman and 98-year-old man,” according to USA Today. Here are some tips for timeless love from those who have been married for decades, or who have been around long enough to learn some important lessons about love in general!
