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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While there is no recipe for knowing exactly when the time is right to add in-home care to help a loved one, some indicators can serve as strong signals. Memory loss caused by dementia and Alzheimer’s can have an unpredictable progression. Planning for eventualities will insure that putting elder care into place is more fluid.
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The thought of a loved one dying can be painful, so it might seem easier not to talk about it. But if you don’t ask about end-of-life wishes, how will you know what your elderly mother in Independence or your ailing brother in Overland Park wants if a time comes when they can’t answer for themselves? Or how will your children (or other caregiver) know what your wishes are when you near the end of your life (especially if they no longer live in Kansas City)?
Continue readingHave you or a family member broken a limb or had a cosmetic procedure or a minor surgery that will affect you in the short term? Kansas City Home Care can help. We are now offering Short Term Recovery Services to help clients after a procedures and short term setbacks.
Continue readingKansas City Home Care is pleased to offer a new service to our clients and the community. In addition to our traditional in-home care for seniors and disabled adults, we have started a Short Term Recovery Service to help clients as they recover from outpatient and other procedures. KCHC will work with you, or your loved one, to meet after a procedure and provide transport home. We will stay with you while you recover from anesthesia and pick up any prescriptions or other supplies you may need. KCHC helps provide peace of mind ensuring that you will be taken care of in the event that your loved one can’t assist or if they live far away. We will be with you to ensure that all goes well. For more information on KCHC’s new Short Term Recovery Service, CLICK HERE
