by Kevin Banet | Sep 17, 2022 | Home Care, mental health, News
When you help a needy person, there is always a price to pay. Years ago I befriended an older single woman who needed rides to church on Sunday. I didn’t mind the extra time to pick her up – what was unexpected was how long it took to talk to her on the phone. Rosella...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 20, 2022 | Home Care, News
In a new twist on the century-old practice of doctors who made house calls, high-tech healthcare services are now making their way to patients’ doors. What’s the cause? During the pandemic, many patients showed reluctance to visit doctors’ offices for fear of...
by Kevin Banet | Aug 14, 2022 | Home Care, mental health, News
The nation is turning its attention to the goal of improving nursing home conditions, and we all hope that this will work for the good of everyone involved. As I’m sure you know, President Biden used his State of the Union speech in February to announce a boost of...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 18, 2022 | Home Care, News
Many people can tell a disappointing story about the healthcare system, but one man’s experience is a real winner. An older man kept getting a prescription for high blood pressure, although he maintained that he did not need it. He switched his care provider to Oak...
by Kevin Banet | Jul 6, 2022 | Home Care, News
Empathy, Reassurance, and Coping Practices Are Effective In the aftermath of the horrendous killing of seven parade-goers in Highland Park, IL on July 4, it’s good to learn about coping mechanisms that are helpful to the elderly who fear the possibility of violent...
