Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Faigie Horowitz, MS serves as director of communication at Caring Professionals. She advocates for the senior population on the state level and writes about senior and caregiver issues. She is a columnist for several periodicals. She has spent decades in nonprofit management and serves as a lay leader and founder of several community organizations.
When a patient is sentient and is in great discomfort and/or pain, it’s up to the caregiver to ensure that she is soothed and calmed.
You’ve worked hard caring for others, and recent changes in New York’s home care regulations may have left you wondering what comes next. After the
That’s a common reaction from an adult to doctor’s orders. Whether it is kidney disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol spikes, or blood sugar issues, changing
Personal memories are a gift we can give. Our family members are interested in hearing of our meaningful experiences and firsts. They are curious about
This is an excellent question because often these terms are used interchangeably. They do mean different sets of services that are rendered to seniors, people
