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Care Indeed Receives CAHSAH Certification
Care Indeed recently received its CAHSAH Certification as a Home Care Aide Organization. A certification was awarded in recognition of Care Indeeds’ efforts in providing the highest quality services. A membership in CAHSAH, the nation’s leading statewide home care association, … Continue reading
Caring for a Patient with Dysphagia
Up to 65% of stroke patients suffer from dysphagia. If it is not managed, it can cause poor nutrition, pneumonia and increased disability. A speech-language pathologist can evaluate your patient’s condition. She can assess how well the muscles in the … Continue reading
Communicating With A Loved One Who Has Aphasia
Aphasia impairs the comprehension and understanding of language. It can be expressive, in which the patient cannot send the desired message, or receptive, in which the patient cannot recognize or interpret the message being received. The most effective treatment begins … Continue reading
Are You Having Breathing Problems?
Any change in an older person’s ability to breathe requires immediate attention. This is necessary to find out whether your breathing problems are mild or more serious. Seniors are at increased risk for lung infections because the body’s defenses weaken … Continue reading
For Seniors, Living With Diabetes Can Be Tough
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the whole family. It is chronic and life-threatening because over time, high blood glucose can cause major health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke (brain attack), poor circulation, foot problems, … Continue reading