Why The Growing Need For In-Home Care?

iStock 000009844452XSmall1 201x300 Why The Growing Need For In Home Care?There is growing public demand for home care services. The reasons have to do with tradition, with technology, and with cost effectiveness. Home care is the oldest form of healthcare – and it is also the “newest.”

Modern technology has developed to the point where many services that are available in the hospital can be provided at home. There is significant evidence that it is less costly than other forms of care, and that it is the most satisfying form of health care available to the American public. It is an idea whose time has come.

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6 Home Care Tips For Family Caregivers

iStock 000004463876XSmall 150x150 6 Home Care Tips For Family CaregiversAre you caring for a home bound elderly loved one? You are not alone. 80% of caregivers are unpaid family members of home bound individuals.

MAS Home Care understands this can be a difficult and trying time in your life. You are undoubtedly a good person for taking on the task of providing home care to a family member or loved one – but it’s human to feel overwhelmed and mentally drained when you take on the role of full time caregiver.

It will be in everyone’s best interest to make your loved one as comfortable in the home as they can possibly be. When the patient feels secure and content, it’s less likely they will become agitated or aggressive. We’ve compiled some home care tips for you to reference – small changes you can make that will reduce stress for you as well as your loved one.trans 6 Home Care Tips For Family Caregivers Continue reading

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7 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help

“When you know, you know” can be said for a lot of things – most of which are positive things. Falling in love, finding your first home – but what happens when you get that gut feeling that tells you mom or dad may not be able to live on their own anymore?

It can be a difficult realization. The strongest people you know, the ones who raised you – are getting older, and having a hard time with basic daily tasks and responsibilities. 

MAS Home Care has compiled a few signs to keep an eye out for. Continue reading

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Avoid Caregiver Burnout: Find Respite Care

Do you devote most of your time and energy to caring for a home bound loved one?

MAS Home Care knows how draining this can be. Caregiver burnout is a very real and dangerous consequence of not taking enough time to care for yourself, and can lead to high stress levels and depression.

Have you ever considered finding respite care for your loved one? Home care agencies like MAS Home Care provide respite care services for you or your family so you can have some time off.

What exactly is respite care? Continue reading

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In Home Care vs. Assisted Living

iStock 000014371816Medium 150x150 In Home Care vs. Assisted LivingThere will come a time when you or someone you love will need some help living day-to-day. Going down the stairs with a laundry basket can seem impossible. Grocery shopping becomes exhausting. Maybe you’ve noticed that Mom isn’t cooking anymore, and you’re worried about her nutrition.

So, you’ve started to do some research. Assisted living facility, or in-home care? Continue reading

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