“I couldn’t do my job because I was pretty much in pieces. My 15-year-old daughter is mad at me because I am so engaged with my mother. I am alternately so sad about my mother’s decline that I can’t stop crying and so enraged that my life is being messed up that I want to…
Updates for Minneapolis Home Care & the Affordable Care Act
This month brings with it some important events for seniors and their families alike, some of which affect Minneapolis home care. As you surely know, healthcare in this country is undergoing a time of transition, and it is important to keep up with the news as frequently as possible to safely navigate these hurdles. March 31st…
Protecting Your Loved Ones with Minnesota Home Care
The Star Tribune published a new story on how a number of Minnesota families had filed lawsuits against nursing homes that had mistreated their loved ones, only to have the cases dropped due to something called the Minnesota Survival Law. The Minnesota Survival Law The Minnesota Survival Law states that any personal injury case will be…
The At-Home Care Community is Growing
Back when we started Baywood Home Care, we always believed that at-home care was something that was the perfect balance for most seniors. Over the years, we have seen the at-home care community grow larger across the entire country. Recent Trends In this recent article in the Washington Post, we see that the Washington D.C….
Home Care and Alzheimer’s Disease
In a recent article for Caring, John Schall discusses the challenges faced by family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. The author shares some eye-opening statistics, including the fact that an estimated 15.2 million Americans are caring for 5.4 million loved ones with Alzheimer’s. In fact, partners, family, friends and neighbors are providing the bulk of the…
Taking the Guesswork Out of Coordinating Home Care
A recent USA Today article sheds some light on the process of hiring a home health aide. According to the article, of the 4.7 million people who received long-term care at home in 2012, most of these individuals knew nothing about the process of hiring a home health care provider. Some basics that are often…
Looking Ahead to the New Year
As we make our way through December, the new year is quickly approaching. We at Baywood Home Care wish you a joy-filled 2014. Today we encourage you to take some time for self-reflection. If you are currently caring for a loved one and are finding it challenging to juggle caregiving with the responsibilities of daily…
A Fresh Start for 2014
A new year provides many opportunities to make a fresh start. If you are currently caring for a loved one and finding yourself in need of additional assistance and support, consider the numerous ways that home care can help you and your family. We at Baywood are here for you. If you are already using…
Coordinating Memory Care from a Distance
If your loved one is struggling with dementia and you are not nearby to provide regular assistance, the challenges of helping from afar can seem overwhelming. As noted in a June 2013 Caring article by Verna Benner Carson, managing your loved one’s health care, finances, safety and nutrition is no easy feat, especially if you…
Putting the “Care” in Home Care
Baywood knows that adjusting to home care can be a transition. The ability to remain in one’s home is a true gift, yet many feelings can arise in the process, including a sense of independence lost. That’s why we at Baywood Home Care in MN empower our clients and their families by offering unparalleled service. Today…