Mobility has a few definitions. It can mean the ability to move. It can mean the ability to be mobile, aka, get around town. For seniors in Kansas City, Lees Summit, North Kansas City, Mission Hills, Johnson County, Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe, mobility can mean the difference between being pain-free or bed-ridden. It can mean the difference between staying social and losing touch.
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Why choose Kansas City Home Care’s award-winning in-home elder care in Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, North Kansas City, Olathe and Lee’s Summit?
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Knowing that the winter quilt is in the linen closet upstairs, that the family photos are in the drawer in the living room, that the cat can snuggle up for a winter afternoon’s nap— maintaining a sense of wholeness at home is most possible when in-home senior care is engaged. Being able to depend on the comforts of home is one of the biggest benefits of in-home elderly care. Kansas City Home Care is a leader in home elder care in Kansas City. We are committed to helping your loved ones maintain the dignity of living at home, while receiving top quality senior home care. Here are some services our elder care providers can treat you to every day:
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Though some families in Kansas City and Overland Park may write off the possibility of in-home dedicated memory care for a loved one with dementia,
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Kansas City is known for its thriving community and its friendly citizens. We Kansas Citians are proud to call KC home, and we do what we can to take care of our own. We are the Heart of America.
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Nursing homes can be a saving grace, or they can be the cause of worry and concern. Neglect, accidental death, mismanagement, substandard care—these issues reflect the worst of what nursing homes have to offer. An entire segment of the legal profession is focused on prosecuting wrongful deaths in nursing homes. In short, many families would feel more comfortable keeping their loved one at home. If only it were possible…
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Aging at Home Is an Alternative to Nursing Homes
Home. It’s where we have some of the best memories of our lives. Birds come to the feeder outside the window in spring time. School photos hang in the stairwell. The maple in the front yard turns bright red in fall. It can be a place to stay for the long term. In fact, seniors requiring extra support or memory care, who remain in their homes, can live healthier, more independent lives.
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If you’re growing older and have decided you could use some extra help at home, or if you’re caring someone who needs some additional assistance, it may be time to start looking for a Kansas City home health agency. But where should you start? Here are some things to consider:
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Regular exercise is important, no matter what your age. It can improve your balance, flexibility, and stamina. It can also ward off depression, and may even prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
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According to the National Institute of Health, around 60% of all falls happen at home. And falls can cause seriour injuries. So if you’re getting up in years (or if you’ll be providing elder care at home), it’s time to take steps to fall-proof your home. Here are some things you can do:
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