Become a Home Health Aide with Adult Alternative Home Care
At Adult Alternative Home Care, we Provide HHA Courses with the flexibility of completing part of the course from the comfort of your home. Our three-week course includes 60 hours of classroom instruction, followed by 16 hours of hands -on clinical training in a patient care setting, a total of 76 hours. Adult Alternative Home […]
Six Strategies for Properly Caring for Aging Skin
Aging skin undergoes big changes that require extra and thorough care. Properly caring for skin involves addressing bigger issues than just how it looks. Personal care at home can help seniors to adopt healthy strategies that protect and nurture their skin. Hydration Is Key Getting plenty of water daily is huge for overall health, but […]
Now Offering Health Care Staffing
Health care staffing is a critical aspect of ensuring quality patient care. From nurses to physicians, allied health professionals to support staff, the right staffing levels are essential for a well-functioning healthcare system. Health care staffing faces various challenges that significantly impact the overall functioning of the healthcare system. Shortages of qualified professionals, particularly nurses […]
Professional Caregiver Courses
In recent years, the demand for skilled home health aides has increased significantly paralleling the growing preference for healthcare services delivered in the comfort of one’s home. As the backbone of home-based care, these dedicated professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. The key […]
National Day of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife, Coretta Scott King said, “The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others.” The third Monday in January commemorates the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (MLK […]
National Be On-Purpose Month
For many, the New Year comes with feelings of rejuvenation. Some people resolve to keep up good practices, change undesirable habits or accomplish a personal goal, while others pick up a new hobby – all in an effort to improve their lives. This customary tradition is practiced all over the world! It is known as […]
What Should Family Caregivers Do if a Senior Needs More Help?
Caring for aging family members brings with it a lot of responsibility. There are always questions about when seniors might need more help and how to make that happen. Seniors have complicated needs and those needs evolve and change, sometimes quickly. Lining up help from 24-hour home care providers is a great way for family […]
Tips for Taking A Senior Parent With Alzheimer’s Places
It can be a sensitive topic to discuss with other family members, but sometimes taking your senior parent to the doctor’s, shopping, to the hair salon, or other places when they have Alzheimer’s can be quite difficult. Seniors who have advanced Alzheimer’s can wander off, step in front of cars, not pay attention to directions […]
Holiday Cheer, Spreading Love & Kindness
The Holiday Season can be a time of loneliness for many seniors. There are many ways we can help senior loved ones alleviate these negative feelings. A great way is to include them in activities. There are many festive activities that seniors can enjoy with their families at home or at recreational centers. The Holiday […]
10 Things Seniors Should Do Now To Stay Healthy
When it comes to aging, prevention is the best medicine. According to doctors, if seniors adopt healthy habits and make good lifestyle choices now they can dramatically decrease their risk for major illnesses. Seniors who are trying to figure out how to maintain their health as they get older should focus on changing their habits […]
