Interim HealthCare Blog

As a veteran, you've served our country with honor and dedication. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes your service and offers various programs to support your well-being, including home care assistance for veterans. This comprehensive guide explores two key pathways to access home health care assistance for veterans through the VA:

As we grow older, our needs and requirements change depending on our health and abilities. Some elderly folks remain active and are able to care for themselves, while others face health issues or challenges that require outside assistance. Because of this, there’s no one solution in terms of elderly care living options. There are different types of senior living options available, and choosing one depends on the individual’s situation and how much help they need every day.

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are in high demand. If you’ve been thinking about a career change, or even want to begin your career as a nurse, becoming a CNA is a great place to start.

Getting older seems to bring on an inevitable litany of physical complaints. From arthritis to gout, and memory loss to bone density loss, we find that there can seem to be more that’s not working right rather than is functioning like it should! However, some conditions, while perhaps common among older seniors, should be monitored and can often be improved. And poor circulation is one of the most common.

Hospice provides an incredibly important role for the terminally ill and their families. It provides access to 24/7 comfort care, education and emotional support. Hospice staff helps families solve the countless practical challenges that emerge during the end-of-life journey.

Every year, about one in 100 people age 60 or older develops shingles, the dreaded skin condition notorious for causing pain that can be agonizing. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of all shingles cases affect people 60 and over, and the risk of developing the condition increases greatly by age 70.

In many instances, older adults wish to age in place, in the comfort of their own homes. Senior home care services are empowering many seniors and their family caregivers to live happy, healthier lives on their own terms.

As we age, our bodies transform (sometimes for the better!), and some changes are expected. We may lose some flexibility and find our muscles aren’t quite as capable of lifting what they once could effortlessly. These changes affect most people, and most of us expect these things as we age.

Most seniors prefer to age in place, in the home they know and love. For many older adults, home health aides make this possible. As more older adults choose to stay in their homes and enjoy the freedom, comfort and independence that comes with it, home health aides are empowering them to live life on their own terms.

Lobar pneumonia is a specific type of pneumonia that affects certain lobes of one or both lungs. Medical experts have categorized the lungs by side and area. For example, the top part of the right lung is the apical section of the superior lobe, which also includes posterior and anterior sections. Then there’s the middle lobe, which is made up of the lateral and medial areas, and the inferior or lower lobe, which consists of the anterior basal section. The left lung is similar, although it does not include a middle lobe.

Anyone who likes animals knows how calming and comforting it can be to stroke and cuddle a friendly dog or cat. It’s little wonder that therapy pets are often brought into nursing homes and hospice facilities. Research has found that petting or playing with an animal can ease anxiety and depression and provide cardiovascular benefits, including lowering blood pressure and decreasing heart rate.