Home, Safe Home
Home is where people feel the most comfortable. However, with an increasing number of older adults living independently or with in-home care, it is imperative to make sure that their home is not just comfortable, but also safe. Falls, burns and poisonings are some of the most common accidents burdening older people. If you are an older adult living on [...]
Stroke Awareness Month: What are the Signs of Stroke?
According to the National Stroke Association, a stroke is a “brain attack” that can happen to anyone at any time. It occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to be deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the [...]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Statistics & Warning Signs
Although more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the general public’s understanding of disease symptoms is often limited to what is seen in the media. Many people only know Parkinson’s as the disease that Muhammad Ali had, or Michael J. Fox has.Although more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the general public’s [...]
Kadan Homecare Receives 2018 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Excellence Award
Kadan Homecare, a provider of quality home care to Atlanta area families for nearly 35 years, announced today that it received the distinguished Best of Home Care – Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. The Leader in Excellence Award is the highest recognition presented by Home Care Pulse and [...]
Is It Time to Take the Keys Away?
Are you concerned or even fearful that your aging parent should no longer drive a car? This is one of the most important deliberations, considerations and possible actions you will probably face as a caregiver. A person's age is not and should not be the reason for taking away the car keys. There are people in their 80s and older [...]