HomeCare Advocacy Network of Des Moines

08/01/2025

The hospital is ready to discharge your mom, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help, but you live more than an hour away, have a demanding job and a busy family - so, there’s no way you can’t be her full-time caregiver. What should you do? Call us. We offer professional in-home care to help your mom safely transition from hospital to home.

☎️: (515) 218-1428
🌐: http://hcan.com/DesMoines

07/31/2025

As you navigate the senior care journey, you’ll like hear medical professionals, social workers and other senior care professionals refer to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). In a new blog post, we explain how understanding what those are can help determine the level of care your aging loved ones need.

Understanding ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors As you navigate your senior care journey, you’ll like hear medical professionals, social workers and other senior care professionals refer to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) “ADLs are and IADL...

07/29/2025

It's not something we like to talk about, but it's important to understand how to provide care and comfort during end-of-life care. This article answers some of the commonly asked questions.

Read about how to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to relieve suffering when caring for a loved one who is dying.

07/25/2025

When you’re a retired highway patrol officer, not much scares you - especially when you’re 90 years old. Happy Birthday, Joe!

A 90-year-old man celebrated his birthday by doing the unthinkable: jumping out of a plane.

07/24/2025

Do your older loved ones have everything they need to remain in their home as they age? According to a new study, the answer is probably no. In a new blog post, we share information from the study and explain how home care can help seniors age safely in their home as they age.

Supporting Seniors: Effective Aging in Place Challenges Faced by Seniors Aging in Place Do your older loved ones have everything they need to remain in their home as they age? According to a new study, the answer is probably no. The study, conducted by Gallup and West Health,

07/21/2025

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07/18/2025

Give Yourself a Break - Let Us Care for Your Aging Loved Ones!

Caring for aging loved ones is very fulfilling, but we know it can also be exhausting. If you need a break, give us a call. Our professional caregivers will care for your aging loved ones, so you can take care of yourself.

☎️: (515) 218-1428
🌐:http://hcan.com/DesMoines

07/17/2025

As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration - especially for older adults. In a new blog post, we explain the signs and symptoms as well as some tips to keep your aging loved ones hydrated and healthy.

Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated Understanding Hydration and Its Importance for Seniors Water is more than a refreshing thirst-quencher - especially for seniors. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration, which affects the body’s ability to function normally. Older peo...

07/15/2025

Are you caring for someone with dementia? If so, it's important to remember that you're not alone.

It’s a tough job, but there may be more help than you think

07/14/2025

Let’s clear the confusion

Hospice and Home Care serve different (but complementary) roles.

See how HomeCare Advocacy Network Des Moines's services can help fill the gaps between hospice visits and brings peace to your home.

📲 Want to know more? https://hcan.com/aging-in-place-resources-expert-home-care-support-for-seniors/

Let’s talk: (515) 218-1428

07/12/2025

You don’t actually have to pound the pavement to get the health benefits of running. Here are some easy alternatives.

How get the cardiovascular and muscular benefits of running without needing to pound the pavement.

07/11/2025

Layne Horwich didn’t her age stop her from fighting!

Layne Horwich was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer at age 100, but she didn't let her age stop her from fighting. Now, there's one thing she attributes to helping her become cancer-free.