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admin on August 10th, 2009

Eating right, resting, and exercising are all things that we have been told we need to partake in in order to keep our bodies strong and healthy. It seems like each week there is a new study being released that changes the amount of exercise that our bodies need in order to maintain healthy function. [...]

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Each year, millions of residents along coastal areas of the United States dread the onset of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which rolls around each June 1st. They begin evaluating and activating their emergency prepareness plans weeks in advance. For the elderly, having an emergency plan may not be something they have ever considered doing. Perhaps [...]

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admin on April 19th, 2009

There are many instances in which a caregiver is asked to accompany a senior citizen to a doctors visit. This is one of the regular errands which many caregivers are asked to take part in with regards to their senior home care duties.  Most of our clients in the Houston, Pearland, Cypress and surrounding areas [...]

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One of the first things that caregivers at Hearts at Home Seniors Care in Houston learn, through the educational programs that they are supplied with, is the fact that caregivers are not certified to administer drugs to the client, be they receiving in home care or being visited in assisted living facilities. Although the caregiver [...]

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admin on April 6th, 2009

We provide a multitude of benefits to the client and their families that we are working with. Our caregivers provide a viable alternative to crowded ‘carehomes’ where patient care cannot be easily monitored and it can be easy to lose access to friends and family members. There are many benefits to choosing Hearts at Home, [...]

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admin on April 6th, 2009

Errands and help to doctor’s appointments and other outings are one of the many parts of the job description of a caregiver for the elderly. There are many techniques and guidelines that we use throughout these excursions to ensure that safety is the number one priority during the outing. 1. Ensure that the vehicle is [...]

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admin on April 6th, 2009

As an alternative to care homes, the families and support systems of many seniors are realizing the value in using a familiar environment to enable the care required for the senior. This way, the senior can remain in the home that they are familiar with, or under our care with friends or family members. Through [...]

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