When is it Time to get Help at Home?
Watching a loved one grow older can bring many emotions — concern, uncertainty, and even guilt. It can be difficult to notice the small changes that would alert that extra help is needed, but the [...]
Happy Mother’s Day to all who Care, Comfort and Inspire
At Seaside Home Health Care, Mother’s Day is more than a holiday: it is a time to celebrate the exemplary women who have spent their lives caring for others with compassion, strength, and unconditional love. [...]
Employee Spotlight- Meet our Team Member: Laura Gillian
Employee Spotlight: Meet Laura GillianRole: Director of Service and Lead Care Manager At Seaside Home Health Care, our employees are the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to quality care make [...]
Employee Spotlight- Meet our Team Member: Katrina Calhoun
Employee Spotlight: Meet Katrina CalhounRole: LPN and Staff Coordinator At Seaside Home Health Care, our employees are the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to quality care make a meaningful difference [...]
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Knowing the Difference
When a senior needs extra support at home whether recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply maintaining independence, you may hear recommendations for both physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT). While they [...]
Recovering at Home After Surgery – How to Avoid Readmission
The first 72 hours after a senior is discharged from the hospital are critical in the recovery process from an illness or recent surgery. Although hospitals go to great lengths to ensure seniors have [...]
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment? Let us Help you Understand the Differences!
I get asked often, “Is Dementia, Alzheimer’s or the other way around”? Dementia is not a disease but a term that covers a wide range of symptoms caused by damage to brain cells which causes [...]
Managing Stress and Burnout as a Caregiver
Although caregiving is a labor of love, it can take a major physical, mental, and emotional toll on the one providing the care. If this sounds familiar, these stress management tips are the perfect way to keep caregiver burnout from sidelining you.
How to Make Important Home Care Decisions and Avoid Family Conflicts
In many families, old rivalries can resurface and lead to conflicts as siblings jockey for control while trying to honor their parent’s wishes. If this sounds familiar, using these conflict resolution tips will help ensure your loved one receives the top-notch care they deserve.
7 Tips for Family Caregivers to Consider When Planning for Care
Ensuring that everything goes well while navigating through previously uncharted waters as an informal caregiver requires the ability to understand the challenges ahead and how to plan accordingly. What follows are seven things to remember when you suddenly find yourself thrust into the role of caring for another.
