Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country. For those with aging parents or loved ones, these visits are an important time to take stock amidst the hustle and bustle, and to make plans. As you spend time with your loved one, make some [...]
During November, the home care and hospice community honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation. To recognize their efforts, Kadan [...]
On Thursday, September 22, Kadan Homecare, along with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and its Falls Free® Coalition, is celebrating the 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day by helping support ready, steady and balanced lifestyles. “Older adults want to stay active, independent, and safe in their homes, but many worry about their risk of [...]
It’s the last full month of summer and we’ve compiled a list of activities happening in August. These can be senior-specific or may be enjoyed by the whole family. Berry Month – Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, oh my! Maybe a literal “field” trip is in order to pick your own berries. Or, pick up some [...]
With a growing number of older adults living independently or with in-home care, it’s increasingly important to make sure that they’re safe at home. Falls, burns and poisonings are among the most common accidents involving older people. If you’re an older adult living on your own, or care for an older person living alone, here [...]
This month is Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is launching a new “red button” campaign to shine a light on how simple tasks, like buttoning a shirt, become increasingly difficult for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). What if one day you woke up and weren’t able to pour a [...]
In addition to the start of spring, March marks several health-related observances including: National Professional Social Work Month National Doctors’ Day American Red Cross Month Patient Safety Awareness Week Diabetes Alert Day All of these relate to what we do at Kadan Homecare every day. Here is some information about each of these observances: National [...]
Kadan Homecare Receives 2016 Best of Home Care® Provider and Employer of Choice Awards ATLANTA, GA – February 25, 2016 – Kadan Homecare, a provider of quality home care to Atlanta area families for more than 30 years, today announced that it has received both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of [...]
Happy New Year! You likely spent time with loved ones over the holiday season, which can be enjoyable but may also be stressful if you notice that the health, financial situation and/or overall well-being of family members, particularly those who are aging, has deteriorated. If that’s the case, it’s probably time to have some difficult [...]
