Home Care Benefits
The Surviving Spouse: Finding Your New Normal
Losing a spouse changes the life that a person knows. What was normal is no longer an option. “Death of a spouse” is listed as No. 1 on the Stress Index Scale and is considered one of life’s most devastating events. The physical and emotional effects of losing a spouse range from trouble sleeping and…
Read MoreA Promising Outlook for Home Care
Those of us in home care know that senior adults prefer staying independent in their homes. Until recently, and particularly since COVID, healthcare has moved more toward home-based care, with the agreement that home is the safest place to be. Recently, I sat in on a webinar hosted by Home Care 100, a preeminent leadership…
Read MoreLosing a Spouse: Healing Hearts Through Home Care
The physical and emotional effects of losing a spouse range from trouble sleeping and lack of appetite to severe depression and an increased risk of heart failure. That’s why caring for seniors who’ve lost their spouse is so important and why we’ve designated October as Healing Hearts month at VCC.
Read MoreHealthy Aging: The Dimensions of Wellness for Seniors
In honor of Healthy Aging Month, we’re taking a closer look at how seniors can improve their health and how home care services can help them continue living well in every aspect of their lives.
Read MoreShifting Perceptions: Examining the Misconceptions of Aging Seniors and Home Care
We’re living longer, and we’re not just existing for more years—we’re living productive lives longer than ever before in our history. This shift in the demographic structure of our society requires us to let go of some common misconceptions.
Read MoreVeterans and Heart Health: How Home Care Services Can Make a Difference
Heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalizations in the VA health care system. It’s also a leading cause of death – accounting for nearly one in three people– in the U.S. Several studies suggest that Veterans are particularly vulnerable to heart disease*. This month, we’re focusing on Hearts of Heroes, sharing heart-healthy tips, and working to ensure that our wartime Veterans have access to the home care they need in order to lead healthy lives.
Read MoreUnderstanding the 5 Most Significant VA Regulation Changes
Understanding the 5 Most Significant VA Regulation Changes New VA regulations go into effect on October 18 that will likely impact your homecare business and the veterans you serve. The VA’s final regulations are based on changes that were proposed in 2015. Here at VCC, we realized that some of the proposed changes, such as…
Read MoreAging Veterans Who Don’t Take Care of Themselves Benefit From Home Care
Home Care for Veterans: Reginald, or Reggie to his friends, never had much trouble taking care of himself. He was a quiet, reserved individual, a veteran of the United States Army, and he helped his friends and family whenever he had the opportunity.
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