Now What? Next Steps After a Dementia Diagnosis
After receiving results indicating cognitive impairment, it’s important to take several steps to ensure the well-being of your loved one. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the next steps: Start Journaling: Track changes in cognitive status, noting when they occur and what they look like. Consult with Primary Care: Get lab work done to […]
Dementia Care Tips for Turning NO into YES with Karla Frese
You can be 2 steps ahead! One of the biggest challenges people face when helping someone living with dementia is “getting them” to do activities of daily living. When someone is living with dementia, they may not remember the last time they did something, may have lost the ability to take the necessary multiple steps […]
Home Care Partners Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence
As an active participant in the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, Home Care Partners is proud to have achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. This distinction requires working toward reliable practice of a set of four evidence-based elements of high-quality care for all […]
Home Care vs. Home Health: What are the costs?
Home Care vs. Home Health: What are the differences and benefits? Home Care: Home care, also known as non-medical or personal care, provides care management and a care partner team that assists with Hospital to home transition care. Support with daily activities help families stay in their homes. Services can include: Medication management Personal care […]
Creating Moments of Joy
We are inspired and encouraged by great mentors like Jolene Brackey who shared with us how to Create Moments of JOY while caregiving for a loved one with dementia. with Karla Frese, Home Care Partners. #creatingmomentsofjoy When caring for loved ones, reflect back on HOW they loved you? What did they do that showed they […]
Celebrating Haily: Our New Certified Dementia Practitioner
We are thrilled to announce that our team member Haily has completed her Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) education through the Nebraska Health Care Association! This significant achievement highlights our commitment to providing the highest quality dementia care and shows Haily’s dedication to enhancing her skills and knowledge in bringing memory care home. Haily’s investment in […]
The hospital is recommending 24/7 care, what do we do?
When the hospital recommends 24/7 care for your loved one, it can be overwhelming to determine the next steps. If your mother, who has Parkinson’s, recently fell and was hospitalized, you might be wondering if she needs to move to a facility. The answer isn’t always straightforward, but it doesn’t necessarily mean she has to […]
Enhancing Senior Safety through Fall Prevention Education
This week, Karla presented “Enhancing Senior Safety through Fall Prevention Education” at Immanuel’s Grand Lodge. Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors, often with severe consequences. However, falls can be prevented by understanding balance and vital monitoring. Karla’s program focused on three critical elements: The roles of eyes, ears, and feet in maintaining […]
Mom refused to move so we brought memory care home to her. Here’s how…
As an ambassador for families who don’t want to move (but are worried), we bring memory care home. Here are a few strategies to coordinate this support so that you can sleep at night. Medication Management: Organize medications and allow caregivers to assist with medication reminders. 24/7 Security & Safety: Add a smart doorbell with […]
Managing Parkinson’s Care at Home
What matters most to you? Is it staying home and managing Parkinson’s care at home? If so you need a Home Care Team with a geriatric care manager, who is certified in Parkinson’s care. Meet Karla Frese & Haily Sanders from Home Care Partners. We are both Parkinson’s Foundation Certified Ambassadors who specialize in geriatric […]
