Private Duty Homecare Blog

Home Care Beverly Hills, CA: The Benefit of Home Care

2012-01-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

When it comes to choosing home care for assistance, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing that you will be able to have home care services provided in the comfort of your home. As hard as it may seem to accept help from a stranger, it may be the best solution to avoid giving up your home and moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home. According to a study by AARP, a high percentage of seniors prefer to have assistance in their home if needed. You are surrounded with memories and family in your home. Home Care can provide several benefits to you and your loved ones.

1. Home Care can provide comfort and privacy. You can continue to live comfortably in your own environment. A caregiver can assure that you continue to engage in daily activities as your health permits.

2. Home Care can ease the burden of your love one having to assist. Caring for a sick or disabled loved one can be overwhelming, especially if care is needed long term. Caregivers are skilled from training and experience and can be a great assist.

3. Home Care is personalized. Unlike facility care; home care can be customize to fit your specific needs. Your caregiver will provide one-on-one care

4. Home Care promotes healing. Many heal smoother and faster in the comfort of their home.

5. Home Care creates safety. Many risks such as falls or infection can be prevented when care is provided at home.

6. Home Care is more affordable than other care facilities.

7. Home Care eases the transition from hospital to home. With shorter hospital stay, your risk of being readmitted to the hospital is greater if care is recommended by the hospital discharge person, but refused by you or your loved one. Having home care can assure that continuity of care is continued at home.

Choosing home care can be the right solutions to living longer and healthier in your own familiar environment.

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. is a full-service private duty home care company that strives on providing quality home care. Call and speak to a nurse about home care services at 310-425-3030. Visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about home care services that our caregivers and private nurses provide.

Home Care Beverly Hills, CA Recognizes Cervical Health Awareness Month

2012-01-02T14:45:00.000-08:00

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. Home Care recognizes cervical health awareness month. Please join us in spreading the word to all women the importance of regular check-up. The top 3 things to remember is:

1. Vaccinate Early
2. Regular Pap Test
3. HPV Test when recommended

Early detection and prevention can save lives. During the month of January, local clinics will be offering free or low cost pap testing. Please call us and speak to a nurse for more information.

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. offers an array of home care services and health awareness education. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com for a list of other home care services we provide.

Home Care Beverly Hills, CA: Tips on Finding A Quality Home Care Provider

2011-12-30T09:51:00.000-08:00

With so many home care companies to choose from, finding a quality home care provider can be challenging. Being prepared with questions can help you in deciding which home care company is a better fit. Here are few tips to assist you with your selection process.

Finding A Quality Home Care Provider Tip #1- Get To Know The Company- When talking to the company, get a feel for their standard of care. How informative are they? Can you interview the caregiver? How do they handle replacing a caregiver that is not a good fit or if the caregiver calls in sick? Do the caregiver have training specific to your needs?

Finding A Quality Home Care Provider Tip #2-Know Your Liability- Make sure that the company hire, fully screen, and insure their caregivers. If hiring through a home care registry or agency, the family may be liable for the caregiver's taxes and other obligations.

Finding A Quality Home Care Provider Tip #3-Training and Continuing Education- Does the company provide training and continuing education to their caregivers? This is important in ensuring that you have a highly skilled and trained caregiver that are up to date on current skills, techniques, and trends in providing home care.

Finding A Quality Home Care Provider Final Tip- Shop Around- Call more than one company. You will notice that prices will vary depending on the type of services provided. However, remember, you get what you pay for. If a company charges less than another, look closely at what the more expensive one has to offer that the cheap one isn't providing. It's safer to have a full-service company that supports your home care needs.

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. is a full-service private duty home care company that strives on providing quality home care. Call and speak to a nurse about home care services at 310-425-3030. Visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about home care services that our caregivers and private nurses provide.

Home Care Los Angeles, CA- Let's Get Ready For the Flu Season?

2011-10-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

As the fall season settles with cooler weather and schools are now back in session, the flu virus erupts again. Seniors, children (6 months to 18 years old), anyone with certain medical conditions and residents in long term care facilities are at a greater risk. Health officials strongly recommend that everyone get vaccinated every year. The vaccine protects against three strains of flu: A type strains H1N1 and H3N2 and a B type strain. A high-dose flu shot is recommended for people 65 and older to create a stronger immunity against the flu virus.

You should consult with your physician if you are allergic to chicken eggs, have previously had a severe reaction to the flu vaccination or a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The vaccination is not available to infants under 6 months.

Although the flu vaccination will help prevent the virus, there are also preventive measures to take. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid being around anyone who is sick. Do not touch your face unless you wash your hands first. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing. Others include: eating healthy, drinking adequate amounts of water, exercising, get plenty of sleep and manage stress.

If you develop flu-like symptoms, avoid being in contact with anyone for at least 24 hours after your fever to prevent transmission. Symptoms of the flu include: fever, coughing, stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache, body ache, chills, or tiredness. Please note that some can develop the flu without ever having a fever. Consult with your physician within 2 days of your symptoms. Your physician may prescribe anti-viral medication to lessen the duration and symptoms of the flu.

Flu vaccines are available through most major retail pharmacies, private physicians, health departments, and some home health agencies. Help protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated now. Call and speak to a private nurse for more information on how to get your flu vaccination at 310-425-3030. Visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about home care services that our caregivers and private nurses provide.

Alzheimer's Caregiver May Be At Risk of Dementia

2011-09-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that caregiver of a spouse with Alzheimer or any other related dementia, increases your risk of developing dementia. This study was based upon those who were married for an average of 30 years. There are many lifestyle factors that can be a burden on the spouse who are the primary caregiver. The study showed a decline in cognitive thinking, poor physical activity, social isolation from other family and friends, long term stress, depression, and poor eating habits.

In 2004, Harvard researchers reported that older women who took care of a disabled or ill spouse were 31% more likely to score poorly on a standard test for cognitive function compared to non-caregiver women of the same age group. At least 35 hours per week of care is provided by the caregiver.

Many of these factors can be avoided. The first step is to find a relief caregiver. Don't wait until you're overwhelmed to seek help. Find a caregiver that has experience in Alzheimer or dementia care. Once you've found a caregiver, take out time for yourself daily. Study shows that high-intensity aerobic exercising can improve cognitive function. Plan a lunch or outing with a good friend or family member. Make sure you eat healthy. There are also several community Alzheimer or dementia groups that can be very supportive.

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. offers an array of home care services. Our caregivers are highly skilled in Alzheimer and Dementia Care. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call us now for more information at 310-425-3030 or visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com for a list of other home care services we provide.

Caregiving Starts with Encouraging More Fruits and Vegetables

2011-09-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

In recognition of More Fruits and Veggies Month, our private nurses and caregivers are joining officials this month to encourage more fruits and veggies to our clients.

A few reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables are:
1. Good for your digestive system
2. Low Calories
3. High in Vitamins and Minerals
4. Reduces the risk of several diseases, like high blood pressure and some cancers
5. A great snack to eat instead of high sugar snacks

Eating more fruits and vegetables make it easier to control weight gain and reduces your risk of health issues.

For more information, please call and speak with a private nurse at 310-425-3030. Visit our website for more information about other services we provide, www.restassurednursing.com

Private Nurses and Caregivers Raise Health Awareness for Men's Health Month

2011-06-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

Rest Assured Nursing Inc.'s Private Nurses and Caregivers are joining officials in raising awareness on health issues in honor of Men's Health during the month of June. Our Private Nurses will be providing free in-home blood pressure screening and health information to all senior men who are home-bound in the West Los Angeles, South Bay, Malibu, and Surrounding Cities. Space is limited. Our Caregivers will be giving out health information in the community. For more information, please call and speak with a private nurse at 310-425-3030. Visit our website for more information about other services we provide, www.restassurednursing.com

National Women's Health Week-May 8-14, 2011

2011-05-09T10:08:00.000-07:00

National Women’s Health Week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women’s health. The theme for 2011 is “It’s Your Time.” National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages them to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases. Those steps include:

Getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both, each week.

Eating a nutritious diet

Visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings

Avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seat belt

Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. Private Nurses will be providing free in-home blood pressure screening to senior women in the West Los Angeles, South Bay, Malibu, and Surrounding Cities during the May 9-15, 2011. Space is limited. Please call us now at 310-425-3030 and speak with a private nurse for more information. You can also reach us at www.restassurednursing.com.

What is Private Duty Home Care?

2011-05-02T11:01:00.000-07:00

Private Duty Home Care provides one-on-one services in homes as well as in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Services can be provided short-term or long-term with a focus on quality care. Private duty care can be provided by a private nurse, caregiver or both. Before services start, a nurse does an evaluation and care can begin the same day if needed.

Private Duty Nurses can provide Nursing Assessment, Wound care/Dressing change, Medication Management, IV Infusion, Ostomy Care, Catheter Care, Management of Diabetes, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, etc., Health Education, Blood Draws, and Assistance with Bathing, Dressing, Feeding.

Private Duty Caregivers can provide assistance with Bathing, Dressing, Cooking, Feeding, Medication Reminder, Transportation, Grocery Shopping, Light Housekeeping, and Companionship.

Rest Assured Nursing Inc. is a Private Duty Home Care Company. Call us now at 310-425-3030 to set up services or for more information. You can also view our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about our services.

Melanoma Monday

2011-05-02T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Private Nurses and Caregivers of Rest Assured Nursing Inc. are joining officials to raise awareness of melanoma and early detection. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. There are over a million cases of skin cancer every year. However, it is curable in most cases if caught and treated in its early stages. Your chances of developing a sunburn are greatest between 10am and 4pm, when the sun's rays are strongest. According to Amercian Academy of Dermatology, make sure to apply a large amount of broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 or more to all exposed skin and reapply every 2 hours.

Know your ABCDEs When Assessing Your Skin:

A=Asymmetrical, shape of mole
B=Border-irregular or undefined border of mole
C=Color-Shades of tan, brown, black; occasionally white, red, or blue.
D= Diameter-Note the size in mm
E= How has the mole changed

During the month of May a few local dermatologist are providing free skin cancer examination. Please call us now at 310-425-3030 and speak with a private nurse for more information. You can also visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com for other services we provide.

American Heart Month

2011-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Join us in celebrating National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease on February 4, 2011. Please call and speak to a private nurse for more information at 310-425-3030

Cervical Health Awareness

2011-01-25T17:54:00.000-08:00

Thousands of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. About 99.7% are caused by human papillomarvirus or HPV. HPV can live in your body for many years. However, early detection and prevention can reduce your risk of cervical cancer.

Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer
1. Get a regular pap smear test-talk to your physician if you are 65 or older regarding whether or not a pap test is necessary
2. Reduce the number of sexual partners-studies shows that women with several partners increases their risk of HPV
3. Quit smoking and avoid second hand smoke
4. Make sure to follow up with abnormal pap test
5. Educate yourself and other women about prevention and early detection

For more information on Cervical Cancer and Pap Test, call and speak with a private nurse at 310-425-3030

Are You At Risk of Pneumonia or Flu?

2010-08-23T07:43:00.000-07:00

According to Center for Disease and Prevention (CDC), the flu predisposes bacterial pneumonia. Furthermore, the pandemic flu outbreak during the 20th century was so severe due to its association with acquired pneumonia. This made people very sick and caused death among several. Do you know if you are at risk of getting pneumonia or the flu?

Pneumonia can lead to serious lungs, blood, and brain infection. It is the cause of death among thousands every year. You are more likely at risk if:
●You are 2 years old or younger; 65 years old or older
●Lung Disease or other chronic illnesses
●Hospitalized patients, especially if you are on ventilator

Flu an cause serious problems for anyone. It can lead to more serious problems, most commonly,pneumonia. According to CDC, more than 12,000 died last year from complications related to the flu. You are more likely at risk if:
●You are less than 5 years old or 65 or older
●Pregnant Women
●Chronic Illnesses
●Weakened Immune System
●Obese (BMI 30 or greater)

Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider today about pneumonia and flu vaccination.
You can also call and speak with a private nurse for more information and prevention.
Become more proactive about your health, call us now at 310-482-9255. Please visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about other services we provide.

Health Screening Tips

2010-03-31T17:00:00.000-07:00

Getting screened for heart disease is the first step you can take to manage your health. Everyone should be screened, even if you're healthy. As a former critical care nurse, I've taken care of many healthy patients that was diagnosed with some kind of heart related problems. Early detection is the key to preventing heart disease.

WHERE CAN YOU GET TESTED?

-Urgent Care and Pharmacy Clinics

-Your Physician

-Rest Assured Nursing Services offer blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, obesity, and family health history screenings at your convenience, either in your place of your home or work. Our private nurses will have your screening results in 15 minutes.

WHAT TESTS SHOULD YOU GET?

-Blood Pressure
-Glucose
-Cholesterol

Review your results with your physician. If your test show any abnormal results, you may need more advance testing.

Mention this post by April 30,2010 to receive 10%off your health screening. Call us now at 310-482-9255 to schedule a health screening at your home or work by a private nurse. Please visit our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about other services.

Home Safety Tips to Prevent Injury

2010-02-26T10:01:00.000-08:00

Most injuries that occur at home can be prevented by making sure your home is safe proof. Here's a few tips that we assess in the home during our assessment.

- Make sure there is adequate lighting in driveway, walkways, and all doors
- Walkways should be smooth and level with no cracks or gaps
- All steps should have a sturdy, easy to grasp rails on both sides
- Remove all throw rugs
- Make sure stairway and hallway have illuminated light switches
- Use night lights
- If necessary, have an anti-scald device installed to prevent water burns
- Install a grab bar in the tub and/or shower
- Apply a non-skid mat in shower and/ or shower
- Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and working
- Keep a fire extinguisher in your home

Mention this post for a complete, complimentary home safety evaluation.
Call us now at 310-482-9255 to schedule a private nurse visit or view our website at www.restassurednursing.com to learn more about our services.