How Home Care Supports Seniors With Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to a buildup of fluid in various parts of the body. Living with CHF can be challenging, as it requires new lifestyle, dietary and medication regimens that benefit from ongoing support and care. In home care…
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Where Can We Take You? Keeping You Connected To Your Life
At Casa Companion, we believe that transportation should never be a barrier to living your best life. That’s why we offer specialized transportation services to individuals with special needs in San Diego, including disability transportation services, wheelchair transport, senior transport, and more. Whether you need assistance getting to medical appointments, running errands, or simply staying…
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COPD: How Home Care Can Help
Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can present significant challenges in everyday life. Breathing difficulties and physical limitations can make it difficult to perform routine tasks and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. However, support from a home care aide can make a remarkable difference in managing COPD symptoms and enhancing quality of life. Here are…
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How Caregiving Challenges Family Dynamics
Providing in-home care for a loved one can strain relationships and change the dynamics within a family. Roles can change between spouses, reverse between parents and children, and shift among extended family members. When one family member becomes unable to care for themselves, one or more family members in more than 40 million American families…
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Seven Challenges Siblings Face As Family Caregivers
Caregiving can challenge the way parents and adult children interact, often leading to conflicts and strained relationships among siblings. Today’s seniors had an average of three children in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Many adult children now caring for aging parents are navigating a new family dynamic along with work, their own children and providing…
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The 7 Aging Care Specialists Seniors Need on Their Team
Seniors living independently who need a little help can get in home care to support them in daily living. We’ve shared all the ways a companion caregiver can help at home in many recent blogs, including ‘What Can A Home Care Aide Do For You’. For needs outside of home care solutions, there’s other expert…
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Home Care Agency Vs Private Caregiver: How to Choose?
When your loved one is ready to accept in home care in San Diego, you have two choices: hiring a home care agency or hiring a private caregiver. A licensed home care agency will work with you and your loved one to develop a care plan, commit to covering your desired schedule with qualified caregivers,…
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Why It Is Crucial To Have Safe and Reliable Rides for Your Loved Ones
Getting to and from the hospital and doctor’s office for medical appointments shouldn’t be a complicated process. That’s where non-emergency medical transportation services come in. You want the best for your loved ones, including safe and reliable transportation — especially if they are unable to drive themselves. Fortunately, Casa Companion in San Diego County provides…
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Alternatives to Full-Time Care for Seniors in San Diego
Seniors and their families have several options for full-time caregiving support, both at home or in a facility. Seniors who don’t require full-time care or don’t want to move to a facility also have options. Part-time care can give seniors the flexibility they need to get some assistance while remaining independent. There are solutions for…
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Practical Ways to Improve Home Safety for Seniors
Nearly ninety percent of Americans over 65 would prefer to age in place in their own homes than relocate for safety or caregiving. Receiving in home care in a home carefully optimized for safety is the best option for maintaining independence as long as possible. Seniors and their families should carefully consider how to optimize…
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