By Paulini Shinjo There are more than 6 million people over the age of 65 years old battling Alzheimer’s in the US. It is one of the
By Pauline Shinjo Your loved one has given years of love, support and care to you and your family members. A way to show them your
At Family Love Homecare we are often asked the question “What are the signs that a senior is in need of aged homecare?”. There is no short and simple answer, but there are a number of benchmarks that can provide some guidance. We believe it is important for family members to be aware of these benchmarks. We also believe that through this awareness, an informed decision can be made. Hence, we would like to shed a light on some common signs that could help you determine the next step for your family member. For professional aged care health providers, there are two levels of assessment to determine at-home care. They are “activities for daily living” (ADLs) and “instrumental activities for daily living”(IADLs). Firstly, ADLs are the basic abilities necessary for a person to care for themselves at home. These include:
