When a family member needs more help due to aging or a medical condition, many families turn to in-home care services to help keep their loved one safe and comfortable at home. But how do you pay for in-home care services? In Florida, Medicaid may help cover some or all of the cost. What Is […]
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The holidays can be a time of renewal – renewal of friendships through visits and cards, renewal of family relationships through gatherings and shared meals, and renewal of one’s faith. But the holidays also are a time that can be particularly challenging for a caregiver. It is a time during which the changes in one’s
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Caring for an individual with memory problems can be difficult and stressful. Even more stressful, however, is realizing a loved one—or yourself—may be beginning to show the signs of memory issues or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This can lead to both worry and denial, since MCI is considered a very early stage of dementia. It’s
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Dementia and incontinence Urinary incontinence, or unintentional urination, is common in people who have dementia. It can range from mild leaking to unintentional urination. Less commonly, it also refers to unintentional bowel movements, or fecal incontinence. This includes the occasional leakage of stool before a bowel movement or a total loss of bowel control. Incontinence
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Children aren’t the only ones who pipe up with “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Our older family members often feel the same way. As we age, the things that interested us in our younger years either have long since been conquered or we are simply unable to do those things with the same aptitude.
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Life, especially during the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty and unease. For seniors and their loved ones, those who may feel as if they are in less command of certain facets of life, such as losing cognitive or physical functioning, focusing on what can be controlled is empowering. Atlantic In-Home Care refers caregivers whose
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June is here and with it comes Father’s Day. This is an important day where we honor the father figures in our lives and recognize them for everything that they have done for us. However, it can be difficult to plan the ideal day for your father, especially if he is a senior who receives
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Summer is fast approaching and here in Florida, that means it’s about to heat up. Seniors like your loved ones may be affected more by the summer heat than by the ice and cold of the winter. The winter may be depressing, but the heat may be oppressive, causing dehydration which can lead to devastating
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Atlantic In-Home Care is a caregiver referral company dedicated to contracting caregivers who specialize in senior care for your loved ones. These caregivers recognize the importance of companionship for the elderly. The main goals of companion care include social and emotional support. But that doesn’t mean that is all these caregivers facilitate. For example, there
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For many years, Atlantic In-Home Care has offered high-quality home care in Port St. Lucie and surrounding areas. We have compassionate and dependable caregivers who have undergone extensive training to provide our clients with customized services. As a caregiver company, we strive to provide our best in ensuring the well-being of those under our care.
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