Bates Home Care

06/29/2022

Welcome BHC! We Put the HOME in Home Care!

Welcome to BHC! Where we put the HOME in Home care! Inquire today about care for yourself or a loved one.

06/23/2022

Welcome to BHC! Where we put the HOME in Home care! Inquire today about care for yourself or a loved one.

06/06/2022

BHC! Bates Home Care will soon be offering home care to you and your loved ones in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties! Inquire today about joining the BHC family! BHC puts the Home in home care!

05/26/2022

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-i-stopped-resenting-my-siblings-as-a-family-caregiver-180660.htm?fbclid=IwAR3vWhGRB58SywAjFqoIRGG9epwNLHkh0k92b6YcADTOJx2GdWr6JZ5sCss

05/26/2022

05/23/2022

https://drexel.edu/dornsife/news/latest-news/2021/January/The-Burden-of-High-Blood-sugar-in-Diabetes-Patients-in-philadelphia/

The Burden of High Blood Sugar in Diabetes Patients in Philadelphia January 13, 2021 It is estimated that more than 12 percent of adults over the age of 18 in the United States have diabetes. New research led by Longjian Liu, MD, PhD, MSc, FAHA, Associate Professor in the Dornsife School of Public H...

05/20/2022

At BHC we provide efficient and affordable home care! Contact us today for rates and information!

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/homecare/paying-for-home-care/private-pay

Exploring ways to pay for home care services may have you asking what is private pay home care? Get the answer in this informative article.

05/19/2022

Taking care of loved ones can be stressful. Here are some helpful tips!

05/19/2022

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/4-top-ways-to-live-longer

Johns Hopkins researchers found that people who made certain healthy choices reduced their risks significantly.

05/16/2022

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/2022-pennsylvania-primary-election-20220516.html

The results will tell us a lot about where the Democratic and Republican Parties are heading after the upheaval of the Trump presidency.

05/12/2022

https://youtu.be/-Txot1wGJkQ

Stephane Alexis, 24, has put his own goals and aspirations on hold to help his parents care for his younger brother Torence, who has cerebral palsy. Young ca...

05/09/2022

Are you not sure what to talk about when you visit a loved one with dementia? Read a list of conversation starters when spending time together.

05/09/2022

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/?cmp=KNC-BRD-MC-REALPOSS-GOOGLE-SEARCH-CAREGIVING&gclid=CjwKCAjw9-KTBhBcEiwAr19igw4JbjMIizNgImXBpUPkY7jr8eqf-8MbqVDE2u_RkejyhjWdVy425xoCHKIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Information for those either just beginning their caregiving journey or veteran caregivers looking for more tools and resources online. Everything from home safety tips to financial advice are available. Connect with other caregivers from all walks of life to share personal experiences.

05/06/2022

"Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Pennsylvania."

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Heart-Disease/Pages/Heart%20Disease-Stroke.aspx

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease. Smoking is also a key risk factor for heart disease.

05/04/2022

https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/default.aspx

Caregiver Support, Employment, Health & Wellness, Help at Home, Housing, Medicare Counseling, Legal Assistance, Meals, Ombudsman, PACE, Protective Services and Transportation Services.

05/04/2022

If you are caring for a loved one, here are 10 ways home health care can support you:

" #1 Home health care professionals can be there when you aren't able to be. If you are caregiving from a distance, home health care can give you peace of mind. Trained and qualified professionals can assess safety risks and make simple corrections in the home—from placing a rug on a slippery floor, to recommendations for ambulatory assistance.

#2 Home care supports activities of daily living (ADLs). In-home services allow adults to receive day-to-day help with the personal care they need, preserving their dignity and maintaining a good quality of life. Assistance with activities of daily living can include bathing, grooming, and medication reminders.

#3 Access to skilled nursing care at home. Skilled medical care can be delivered at home by thoroughly supervised nurses, certified, licensed and knowledgeable about high-technology medical equipment. Home health care can ensure that your loved one’s complex medical needs are met.

#4 Support with diet and nutrition. Are your loved ones getting the nutrition they need to stay healthy? Adults age 65 and older, people with chronic conditions, and those recently discharged from a hospital or nursing facility are likely to be nutritionally at-risk. Aging, bed rest, illness, and injury can all contribute to the loss of lean body mass. Home care may include nutritional counseling and home-cooked meals to protect your loved ones against malnutrition.

#5 Medication management. If your loved one is on multiple prescriptions it can be confusing to manage. Home health care professionals can ensure the right medications are being taken at the right times to control health conditions and prevent harmful drug interactions.

#6 Home health care professionals provide caring companionship. Research shows that aging adults stay healthier with social interaction. Home health aides can become trusted friends for walks, reading, cards, games, movies, meals, and other social activities. Accompaniment on errands such as grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other activities are also added benefits.

#7 Home care helps with light household chores. When aging adults struggle the daily demands of housework, such as laundry, vacuuming, dishes, and simple chores home care helps to consistently maintain a safe and healthy living environment.

#8 Home health care clients have comparable or better health outcomes. Research has shown that clinical results are comparable or better with fewer complications when home care is provided to individuals with chronic conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, or COPD.

#9 One-on-one focus and support. Home health care services are truly unique, providing meaningful, one-on-one personal and skilled care that builds strong bonds between professionals and their clients. According to the Cleveland Clinical Journal a person who is seen by a clinician in the comfort of home more readily trusts that the health care team places their needs first.

#10 An affordable alternative to facility or hospital care. According to the National Association of Home Care, the average cost of care from a skilled nursing facility is $544 dollars per day, while the average cost of home health care per visit is $132 dollars."
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