Choosing a caregiver for a loved one can sometimes be a daunting task. This is especially the case when the caregiver will be coming into the home and working with your parent, grandparent, or other beloved relative. At Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses, we take great pride in our caregivers, and we truly believe that the service we provide is a cut above the rest. Allow us to share some of the ways in which our home care agency differentiates itself in the most important way: the people doing the most important work! 

While our area may be experiencing unseasonably warm weather this fall, the winter season will be here before we know it. As we all know, winter means cold and snow, but meteorologists have just released reports indicating the 2017-2018 winter season will likely bring a much colder winter than last year. Colder temperatures translate to more freezing, frigid weather, rain and snow. For many seniors or others who have compromised immune systems, winter can present certain challenges to health and well-being. So, what can we do to prepare for the winter season, especially given that we may not be so lucky to experience another mild winter?

Realizing that a beloved family member or friend needs assistance with daily activities can be a tough pill to swallow. As the generation before us ages, we often find ourselves grappling with the uncomfortable truths of less mobility, more medication dependence, heightened loss of senses, and other joys of growing older 😉 Thankfully, there are many types of senior care available throughout the Philadelphia area, to include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, in home care, adult day care, and more. Read our blog comparing the costs of different types of senior care. Which is most appropriate depends most heavily on the particular client in question, and the needs surrounding the situation. Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses has come up with a series of three questions to help families make a decision regarding whether to hire in home care or not. Let’s get started!

What exactly is heart disease and who does it affect? The title “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular heart disease refers to the conditions that involve blood vessels that are narrowed or blocked that lead to heart attack, but the term “heart disease” is not in fact one simple disease. It is the central name that encompasses conditions that affect the heart and its functions. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, killing over 360,000 people annually? It is also the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities across the nation as well. Let’s learn more about the various conditions, who is at risk, how to treat heart disease, and how in home care can positively impact the lives of those living with heart disease.