The choice between home care and a nursing home is a difficult decision that many seniors and their family members have to make when someone can no longer physically care for themselves. ER Home Care compiled the pros and cons of both home care and nursing home care to assist you in your decision-making process. […]
The Pros and Cons of Nursing Homes: Making an Informed Decision. Read More »
When healthcare professionals work together they communicate vital information about their patients – often in life-or-death situations. For patients with chronic illnesses and a wide array of needs, interprofessional collaboration can make their care journey a smoother (and safer) one. Providing high-quality care for the elderly requires a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond the efforts
Building a Supportive Network: Collaborating with Specialists for Quality Care. Read More »
Having someone to talk to, and interact with, can make a lonely older person’s day. Knowing that a visitor is coming to spend time with them acts as a powerful motivator to get up, bathe and get dressed in clean clothes. It’s not hard to see that a mind that isn’t exercised can soon start
Creating Moments of Joy: The Power of Companionship in Elderly Care. Read More »
As we age, many people need help with the daily tasks of maintaining personal hygiene. Personal care includes daily tasks of bathing, continence care (toileting), skin routines and getting dressed. Good personal hygiene is important for health and well-being. It also helps build self-esteem and confidence. Poor personal hygiene can cause uncomfortable infections and skin
Providing Personalised Care: Going Above and Beyond. Read More »
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