A large part of healthcare for the elderly or those in emergency situations can be dictated by advance care planning. Advance care planning is predetermined healthcare that one would want if they were too ill to communicate it to their healthcare provider(s) them self. Because...
Hospice care and Palliative care are treatment services provided to patients with serious illnesses. Their purpose is to provide medical care in a way that is comforting to the patient and they are designed to alleviate the patient’s discomfort. Hospice care and Palliative care are...
This summer are you looking for a new career path? Or are you considering advancing your career? Consider exploring a home health aide! Here are three questions and answers about what a home health aide is all about. What is a home health aide? A home health...
Planning for long term care is often done for a loved one, as it becomes needed. However, long-term care should be thought of in advance. It is hard to imagine getting into an accident or having an injury that could cause long-term care, or aging...
What is an Adult Care Home? An adult care home, also known as an assisted living residence, is a facility where residents who cannot live alone or choose to no longer live by themselves reside. An individual may need to reside at an adult care home...
There is a recent push in healthcare to transition from a patient mindset to a partner mindset. A patient is someone who is receiving treatment and a partner is someone who takes part in his or her treatment. This trend is patient-focused and encourages healthcare...
March 11th through March 17th is 2018‘s Patient Safety Awareness week. This week is dedicated to focusing on improving patient safety and recognizing that we can all play a part in this effort. According to the Campaign for Patient Safety 4 out of 10 Americans report to have...
What is a pharmacy technician? This week is highlighting the role of a pharmacy technician. A pharmacy technician has a significant role in assisting to keep a pharmacy safe, organized and efficient. A pharmacy technician is part of a team that takes care of patients, specifically...
Understanding basic medical terminology is becoming more and more helpful in everyday life. But, if you are working in any aspect of the healthcare industry, having a little background can be a useful tool for a successful career. Medical terminology is a language defining the human...
Most of us are familiar with the terms nursing home or senior living or maybe even skilled nursing facility. All of these facilities provide Long Term Care to their patients. Long Term Care can range in duration from short term to long term, depending on...