Is the Home Care Industry the Right Choice for You? It seems that in today’s society, finding a job that is rewarding and pays well is difficult. In a July 2012 poll, it was found that four out of ten adults suffer from a psychological condition known as the Sunday Blues”. This term was coined by psychologists to describe the anxiety and dread the people experience on the night before t…Read More
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can be difficult to communicate, let alone deal with the trauma of feeling as though you’re losing someone right in front of your eyes. Not only is it painful, but it’s emotional. If you’re becoming a home health aide in Honolulu, it’s time to learn how to deal with the mental changes an Alzheimer's patient may go through. Keep in mind, …Read More
There’s no doubt about it, when you go into surgery, you’re not just worried about how the surgery will go, you’re worried about how you’ll feel when you wake up after surgery. If we're honest, most patients don’t feel the best. They may be in pain, or be worried about how quickly they’ll be able to get back to their normal day-to-day life. If you’re worried about all the above, it…Read More
When you make a life-changing decision to become a caregiver, you should automatically know that you’re providing meaningful work. When you become a home caregiver, you’ll likely avoid the “Sunday Blues,” a term psychologists used to describe the anxiety and dread that many individuals feel on the eve of the work week. And to us, the cure lies in finding something that you love to do. If y…Read More
Ever heard of the phrase “Sunday Blues?” It’s a term used by psychologists to explain the feeling of anxiety that people get on a Sunday evening, just before the work week starts back up. It’s been said that 40% of working adults feel this way to some degree, and maybe you’re one of them. But what if you wanted a change? What if you considered caregiver jobs in Honolulu? Over the last fe…Read More
A few years back, the United States Census Bureau released some important data. As of 2011, there were 41.4 million people in America aged 65 and older. That number continues to go up, with a projected population of 92 million by the year 2060. Our country has more seniors in it than ever before, and for many of them, home health care in Honolulu is becoming a very real option. But why? The fact i…Read More
There’s a lot to learn if you’re involved in home health care in Honolulu, particularly if you’re taking care of someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes, those with Alzheimer’s can experience changes in their behavior starting at dusk and continuing on into night. When this occurs, this condition is known as sundowning. Causes and Symptoms Researchers believe that sundownin…Read More
In the human experience, communication is key. Getting ideas across to one another helps us to share experiences, solve problems, and get things done. If you’re involved with home health care in Honolulu, you know that communication is critically important in order to maintain a high level of care and head off any problems that might occur. But what if you’re working with seniors? Sure, you li…Read More
Over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s millions of people that will experience some degree of mental and physical degeneration, and require help with living their lives with dignity. Those people, along with their families, will need someone caring, compassionate, and skillful to help out. As someone who’s involved with home care in Honolulu, that’s w…Read More
In 2016, it was estimated that 5.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Of those, approximately 5.2 million are 65 years and older. As you can see, that’s a lot of people. For those of us involved in home healthcare in Honolulu, those numbers indicate we’ll likely be working with people afflicted with this disease at some point. The fact is, Alzheimer’s is a diff…Read More
