232018Jan
Why Should You Consider Home Care?

Why Should You Consider Home Care?

For many reasons, a significant number of adults choose to receive care at home. Patients with circulatory disease, heart disease, injuries, and other conditions often turn to home care options. In fact, people with a number of health conditions benefit from being able to stay at home while they recover or receive additional care. Are…

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32015Aug
Live life to the fullest: Why physical fitness is important at every age

Live life to the fullest: Why physical fitness is important at every age

We hear “take it easy” often, especially directed toward older adults. But that may not be the best advice. Many health concerns are linked to a sedentary lifestyle. Movement can improve overall health and enjoyment of life. The body reacts positively to exercise. In addition to the endorphin boost, exercise helps loosen and strengthen muscles,…

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12014Oct

Baywood Brings Nursing Home-Level Care to Homes

“We do a lot of things, but our specialty is nursing home care at home,” shares Baywood Home Care’s founder and president, Dorothy Muffett. There is something about living in one’s own home that provides a sense of security and independence. Baywood Home Care focuses on providing high quality in-home care services, allowing seniors the…

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82014Jul

Helping Families Help Their Loved Ones

Meet Dorothy,  a woman who is helping families discover that home care can be an affordable and viable alternative for their loved ones. At age 48, Dorothy Muffett was seriously re-thinking her successful career as a research and development vice president at a Fortune 500 company. Was this what she really wanted to do for the next…

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202014Jun

Home Health Care Myths Dispelled

Understanding How Home Health Care Works “Deciding what long-term care option is best for a family member is a difficult and sometimes stressful decision,” says Dorothy Muffett, founder and president of Baywood Home Care. “People’s children often don’t give home care equal consideration with the options of assisted living or going into a care center,…

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