Tag: home healthcare
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Avoid Kūpuna Caring for Kūpuna
There is nothing more frightening than the image of a 93-year-old helping a 96-year-old step into the shower or stumble down a stairway. While this scenario is becoming more common in Hawai‘i, the reality is this generation wants to take care of themselves.
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Adult Day Care Supports Aging in Place
Adult day care services offer professional care for seniors and adults living with dementia and other disabilities.
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When is it Time to Move Mom and/or Dad?
Deciding when is the right time to find senior care for your kupuna can be an intimidating task. You want to provide the best care possible for them, but how do you know if it’s the right time; where do you start? First, understand and identify the level of care your senior needs to conduct…
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When Seniors Choose Solo Living
As home healthcare providers, we’re often asked if a senior can live alone at home. While each situation is different, seniors who are alone can have additional risks that affect their health and well-being. In 2016, the Administration on Aging reported 29 percent, or 13.3 million older adults age 65 and over, lived alone at home.…