Archive for August 2016
HEALTH NEWS ALERT: Choose Your Own Caregiver
Caregiver Chester PA Did you know that you can choose your own caregiver? If you are 18-59 with a physical or mental disability or are over 60 you may be eligible for PA state waiver-based health programs where you can choose your own caregivers to care for you or your loved one in the comfort of…
Read MoreTrue Direct Home Health Care Attends PCA Workshop
Elder Care Philadelphia PA On Tuesday September 13th, True Direct Home Health Care will attend the PCA (Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging) annual information and council workshop providing ongoing training and information on caring for the aging. True Direct believes highly in ongoing training and implementing new procedures to assist us in caring for elders,…
Read MoreTrue Direct Home Health Care Attends Ascension Manor’s Senior Community Health Fair
Home Health Care Broomall PA On Thursday, August 18th, True Direct Home Health Care attended Ascension Manor’s annual Health Fair and provided guidance and free blood pressure screenings for the residents of the Ascension Manor and Ascension Manor II. True Direct Home Health Care’s clinical Nursing Director, Alice Mui-Yi Chan and Owner/CEO, Michael A. O’Loughlin…
Read MoreBehavioral Issues to Expect with a Head Injury
Senior Care Darby PA A head injury can drastically change how a person thinks or behaves. Each person with this type of traumatic injury is affected differently, but along with changes in their personality, they may experience a lack in judgement, impulse control, and memory. Even if the elder were to make a full recovery…
Read More5 Signs that Could Indicate Parkinson’s Disease
Elder Care Media PA There are approximately 1 million people throughout the United States living with Parkinson’s disease and around 60 thousand people each year will get a new diagnosis of the disease. As with most conditions, early detection is important to ensure that your elderly parent gets the best care possible. By detecting the…
Read More5 Distance Caregiving Safety Tips for National Safe at Home Week
Home Care Services Drexel Hill PA If you are a distance caregiver for your elderly loved one, one of the greatest challenges that you might face are your worries about your parent’s safety. Because you are not able to be in the home with them as often as you would like to be, or as…
Read MoreOnline Grocery Shopping and the Elderly: How to Shop on a Budget
Elderly Care Havertown PA One of the best things about living in a technologically advanced country is the fact that shopping has become more convenient than ever. Not only can you buy clothing and shoes online, but groceries can now be purchased and brought to your home without having to set foot in the grocery…
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