For many people, Alzheimer’s Disease is something to be aware of every day, not just during November, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It is one of the most devastating medical anomalies affecting the elderly today. Many of Interim HealthCare’s patients have the illness and need special attention for their daily needs through eldercare services. Alzheimer’s affects more than half of those over the age of 85.Our trained professionals are well-versed in home health care, and many of them regularly take care of people affected by Alzheimer’s. It is a full-time job that requires great vigilance, patience and kindness. Interim HealthCare provides both part-time and full-time caregivers, depending on the needs of the client. Often, family members will attempt to fill this role themselves on a full-time basis or juggle it with a career, children and part-time assistance from our staff.Taking care of family members and loved ones who have the disease can be heartbreak... [More]

I have been a patient with Interim for over a year.  I don’t know what I would do without Interim, especially my nurse Kim. I look forward to seeing Kin on her visits.  Having Interim has been a blessing; it has relieved some of the pressure off of my family for having to try to get me to the Labor Wound Care Centers, since it is difficult for me to leave the house, as I am disabled.  I brag about my nurse Kim, to my physicians, friends and staff in the hospital.  Kim helped me to get help after my last hospitalization with cleaning my house, receiving meals on wheels, equipment needed in the home.I live alone and want to remain in my home as long as I can.  With the help of Interim, my nurse Kim, and my family, I feel I will be able to remain here safely for a long time.Elizabeth B

You can find countless home care professionals in your area and trying to compare them all can be confusing. You want the best care for your loved one and Interim HealthCare offers the service and professionalism you need.Why Choose a Home Care Agency Over an Independent Contractor?Individuals offering home care services may seem like a more economical option than agencies, but you don't get the same level of service from an individual that you get from a home care agency.Fees charged by an independent contractor don't cover everything included in fees from home health agencies. You will be the caregiver's employer so will have to battle with confusing payroll tax laws. It is likely the person has not had a criminal background check so you will have to foot the bill for that. You also face the potential for serious liability costs of the caregiver is injured in your home.The Interim HealthCare home care agency takes care of taxes, background checks and liability issues so you don't hav... [More]

Chances are everyone has been touched during their lives by someone who has had breast cancer. Perhaps it was a mother, sister, aunt, a close friend or yourself.  Breast cancer is a disease that forms in the tissues of the breast. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for American women.  Over the past 50 years, the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer has increased each year which is likely due to better public education about the disease and better as well as earlier detection. Today the statistics are that 1 in nearly 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, or 12.3% of US women in their lifetime. This year an estimated 180,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Although rare, an estimated 1,500 men will be part of that number.  Effective breast cancer testing procedures such as the mammogram diagnose breast cancer before it has a chance to spread to other areas of the body.  Such early detection also a... [More]

One of the most common concerns voiced by our clients about homecare services is the cost. Medical care can be expensive and families are concerned about how they will handle the expenses. There are many agencies helping people pay for homecare services.Block Grants: States receive federal block grants every year earmarked for social services, but each state can decide how to spend that money. Many use the money to create programs to help people pay for homecare services. You can contact your state health department for more information plus Interim Healthcare is familiar with most state social services programs.Veteran's Administration: Veterans who have received service-related injuries or illnesses receive care for all associated medical care. If the veteran is at least 50% disabled from the incident, this covering includes homecare services.Self Pay: In the event these or other sources don't cover all incurred expenses, we can work out arrangements with our client or the client's f... [More]

Tina is not only my Interim HERO; she has also become a part of our family.  I am a person who thrives on routine.  Tina never fails to come to our home on time and ready to help me with my day. It is said that the best performers in the service industry not only know what their customer will need, but when they will need it.  Tina personifies this statement.  Depending upon what day it is, Tina already knows what I want to do that day.  By anticipating my needs in advance, Tina eliminates stress form my daily routine. For example, when Tina transports me to my independent rehab exercise facility, she knows which machine I will use each step of the way.  She not only anticipates the weight that I need, but also the personal settings that make me the most comfortable. When I was confined to a wheelchair, I gained nearly 70 pounds.  It was Tina who suggested that I consider the Weight Watcher’s program, which had helped her to lose weight and ... [More]

Many people find second careers after they retire. Freed from the burden of having to work, retirees can choose jobs based on how much they will enjoy them. We have a number of caregivers at Interim HealthCare who, after retiring from other careers, help us provide home health care services.What Do Home Health Care Professionals Do?Our clients need our home health care services for many reasons. Like most home care companies, Interim offers services to elderly clients so they can continue to live independently. However we also have many younger clients who may need short term care while recovering from a medical procedure or long term care due to permanent disabilities.Interim caregivers provide a range of home health care services. We help our clients maintain healthy bodies by assisting them with range of motion exercises, guiding them in making smart dietary choices, and helping with activities of daily life such as bathing. Our home care professionals offer companionship and recrea... [More]

I would like to recognize Debbie K. because April 17, 2009 will be three years that Debbie is caring for my Mom. My mom has been bedridden for 5 ½ years, so I have had many caregivers, but have never had one as wonderful as Debbie. She has every one of the above attributes. I cannot say one negative thing about her. I feel very safe and confident when I leave her in charge, which by the way, Debbie works seven days a week, as I do. Debbie always goes beyond the call of duty. She has made my life so much easier. I never have to ask her to do anything. She sees what needs attention and takes care of it. Dusting, sewing, ironing, mopping and even taking good care of my animals. My mom is doing great as much as she can. No bed sores; always clean and always has hair neatly combed. I must also add, I cannot remember that Mom has had not even one skin tear since Debbie is on board. I am most grateful to Debbie and to Interim for finding her for me. D... [More]

Many adult children live far from their parents, too far to provide care as their parents start to lose some of their capabilities. Interim Healthcare provides the home caregivers you need to help you care for your parents.How Much Help Do They Need?Do you know how well your parents are functioning? When we see parents only every few months, we are never sure just how their health is. They say they are fine, but are they?As we age, our bodies change and often these changes are very slow. We learn to compensate without even realizing it. We run a hand along the wall to keep our balance. We hold medicine bottles closer to our eyes as the print seems to get smaller. We drive familiar routes because we can't quite manage new ones. It may not be until a major incident occurs that we realize how different things have become.Even if your parents see the changes, will they ask for help? Many of our clients have insisted to their children they were fine because they didn't want to be a bother. ... [More]

Adult children often find themselves worrying about their parents. When aging parents live alone there are a number of safety issues they face, yet their children may feel unable to provide help. In these cases, Interim HealthCare is an option that provides your parents the help they need.Dangers Around the HomeAdult children notice their parents are starting to have problems doing routine tasks, and they start to worry. There are a number of dangers in the typical home from tripping hazards to the strain of going up and down stairs. There can be additional more subtle issues including social isolation or loss of mental clarity.The children want to help but they have their own families to care for. They are torn between their desire to help and the demands of their own busy lives. Today many children don't live near their parents and even if they do don't have experience or education to provide the care needed. This is where home healthcare can help, providing assistance where needed.B... [More]