How to Prepare for your Loved One’s Return Home after Hospital
Home Preparation Tips for Caregivers Preparing your home for the return of a loved one who has been hospitalized, or who has had surgery, is not hard but it does take a bit of planning. Caregivers can follow this helpful guide to help you make your loved one's return...
Great Ways to Help your Homebound Loved One
Being homebound is not easy. This is especially true if your loved one is used to going out and doing things each day. Whether recovering from surgery or managing an illness, being home alone all day can become depressing. As the saying goes, “an idle mind is the...
How to Communicate with Someone with Aphasia
A stroke or head injury can create a serious communication complication called aphasia. Aphasia is an illness that impacts a person’s ability to express or easily understand written or spoken language. Many individuals who are homebound live with aphasia. If you are a...
5 Tips for Summertime Home Health Safety
Summertime has arrived, and it is time to ensure you stay safe during the hottest days of the season. If you have loved ones that are elderly or homebound, there are a few things that you can do to make sure that they stay cool and safe during the summer. 1. Hydration...
6 Questions to Ask Before Working With a Home Health Agency
Welcoming a home health agency into your family’s routine is a massive decision. Your homebound family member deserves the best care possible. So, before you finalize a home health choice, make sure you ask the right questions during the interview process. At Angel...
Fall Risk Prevention Tips for the Homebound
Did you know that every 13 seconds, the ER admits an elderly patient for a fall injury? Falls are devastating for anyone, especially people living with progressive conditions like osteoporosis. One fall can put someone out of commission and lead to injuries that may...