home care vs nursing home

Home Care vs Nursing Home: What’s Better for Your Loved One?

As your loved one begins to age, they may begin to need frequent medical care and support in accomplishing their daily tasks. At this stage in life, many people begin to wonder whether they should enroll their loved one in a nursing home, or instead choose the option of hiring in-home care services. Making the right choice can make all the difference in the health and wellbeing of your loved one.

When Seniors Need Care

There are a variety of reasons you may be seeking extra care for your loved one. Common reasons people begin to search for home care or nursing care include:

·       Frequent falls

·       Advanced medical needs

·       Repeated hospital visits

·       Struggling to manage daily tasks on their own

·       Progressive disease, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia

Whatever the reason is, advanced care services can help your loved one to regain their quality of life.

Home Care vs Nursing Homes: What to Expect

Home care and nursing care are two very different options for helping your loved ones with their medical needs and daily routines. They each have unique benefits and drawbacks that should be explored closely before making your decision.

Home Care

Home care services focus on bringing support and medical services into the home where your loved one already lives. This service is customizable to the needs of each patient, with a variety of care options available. People that need minimal help may only receive home care for a few days a week, while those with more substantial needs can receive frequent visits for several hours at a time.

Services offered from in-home senior care include:

·       Medication administration

·       Frequent health checkups

·       Helping your loved one with their daily routines, such as dressing, showering, cooking, or cleaning

·       Medical concierge services, such as vitamin infusions, blood draws, and EKGs

Since home care focuses on one patient at a time, the services offered can be tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, and work around their schedule.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are residential facilities, where your loved one will be watched over 24 hours a day by medical staff. A nursing home typically has dozens or hundreds of patients to care for, meaning this service will be less personal and individualized. However, nursing homes do offer the advantage of

introducing your loved one to a senior community where they can meet new people, socialize, and take part in group activities.

Why Choose Home Care Over a Nursing Home?

There are several reasons why we believe home care to be the best choice for most people. Most importantly, it allows seniors to continue to live in their own homes and communities and keep as much of their independence as possible. Our medical professionals can meet your loved ones where they’re at and work together with them to improve their health and keep them well.

It’s What Older Adults Want

Most importantly, home care is the choice that most seniors want. In a national survey from AARP, 77% of adults over 50 said that they wanted to remain in their home long-term. Nursing homes can feel sterile and impersonal, and seniors would much rather continue living in the place where they’ve made their life memories and can continue to make new ones.

At-home care means that older adults can remain in the sanctuary of home and continue to live as they see fit. If they have pets, they don’t need to rehome them. They can continue seeing their friends and family in a space that’s comfortable for them and can play an active role in their community.

Independence

Many seniors fear the loss of independence when they start to have difficulties with their daily routines. Home care services are designed to help them keep their independence, support them with their activities of daily living, and let them guide the conversation about what they need help with and what they don’t.

Empowerment

Home care is designed to be empowering. Rather than simply taking over everything that needs to be done, it supports seniors in continuing to make their own goals and achieve their own accomplishments. A home care provider is there to support your loved one however they need, not just to provide services.

Companionship

Loneliness and isolation are major problems in the senior community. Not only can this lead to feelings of despair, but it can have physical health consequences as well. Social activity has been shown to both increase cognitive functioning and extend life in older adults, making it an important component of any health plan.

In addition to providing medical care and routine support, a home care provider can offer companionship and empathy. This is particularly important for seniors who live alone.

Personalization

Compared to nursing homes, home care services provide much more personalization and customization options. You can choose just the amount of care your loved one needs and adjust the level of care accordingly. Some people simply don’t need the 24/7 monitoring of a nursing home and would be happier having health care come just a few days a week.

Why Choose Kinkaid Private Care?

Kinkaid Private Care focuses on bringing compassionate, professional, and personalized treatment plans directly to your home. Our multidisciplinary team has decades of experience in caring for older adults,

giving us the ability to deliver the best possible care plan for your loved one. And of course, you’ll always be in the loop: we make sure to deliver excellent communication with the families of those we care for.

Services Provided

Kinkaid Private Care provides a wide range of at-home medical services. Our home care services include:

·       Mental health care

·       Senior care

·       Alzheimer’s and dementia care

·       Neurological care

·       Home doctor visits

·       Hospice care

And much more. By providing extensive services through a single home care service, we ensure that everyone gets the care they need when they need it.

Contact Kinkaid Private Care Today

When you’re ready to start with home health care, call us at 866-337-4596 or fill out the contact form below. Our expert team would be happy to answer any questions you have about our home care options and can help you to make the best care plan for your loved one.

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How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

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If you are a caretaker or family member of someone with dementia, communication is key. People with dementia often have trouble communicating their thoughts and feelings because they may forget what they want to say mid-sentence, become agitated when frustrated, or not know the right words to use. At Kinkaid, we understand the importance of communication and offer the following guide on how to talk to a parent with dementia.

 

What Should You Not Say to Someone with Dementia?

 

There are a few cardinal rules regarding what you should not say to a person with dementia, including:

 

    • Try not to argue with a parent experiencing dementia. Telling them to calm down and raising your voice can bring unwanted energy into the situation, and only make them agitated.
    • Avoid correcting a person with dementia. They can mix up their words or get facts wrong. When they do, correcting them can lead to frustration and confusion.
    • When speaking to someone with dementia, always treat them as an equal. Nobody likes to feel infantilized, so skip the baby talk.
    • Questions like “What did you have for breakfast?” or “How are you feeling today?” can be frustrating for a person with dementia who cannot always remember the answer. Instead, focus on the present moment and what they are currently engaged in.
    • Speaking about death can be frightful for anyone. Bringing up friends who have passed away can lead to agitation.
    • Try not to tell them to stop repeating themselves. People experiencing memory loss do not recognize that they are repeating conversations, so this can seem like you are putting them down for no reason.
    • Similarly, do not ask them if they remember something. This can be a frustrating experience – they can recognize that they should remember but are incapable of doing so.

 

 

These guidelines can help to alleviate much of the frustration and arguments in speaking with a parent with dementia. Remember that their cognitive challenges are often just as frustrating for them as they are for you and try to show compassion for their position. Reducing conflict and arguments with a parent with dementia improves their quality of life as well as your own.

 

How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

As there are things that you should not say to a person with dementia, there are also things that you should do when talking to them.

 

This includes:

 

    • Sticking to open-ended questions that give them more room to answer, like “How was your day?”
    • Being aware of your tone—it should always be gentle and patient. People with dementia often match the energy of other people in the room, so remaining calm can help them feel at ease.
    • Using short, simple words and sentences and speaking slowly and distinctively.
    • Not being afraid of silence with a person experiencing dementia. They may have trouble articulating their thoughts or might need time to think about what you have said without feeling rushed or pressured into responding right away.

 

Behaving in this manner allows people with dementia to be active participants in a conversation, minimizes the amount of time in frustrating exchanges, and can help them to adjust to their recent changes in mental health.

 

It is often beneficial to play along when people with dementia are discussing things in the past that are no longer true or are repeating things they have said multiple times already. Pointing out the inconsistencies in their speech only draws attention to their impairment and can cause them to grow frustrated. A few key guidelines include:

 

    • If a person with dementia repeats themselves, act as though they are saying it for the first time. This could include answering the same question several times over.
    • If they get their facts mixed up or are unclear about something they have said, just go with the flow and pretend you understand what they are saying.
    • Instead of asking if they remember something, speak about your memories together in more general terms without expecting a response one way or another.
    • Being agreeable if they talk about their deceased loved ones as if they are alive or are in the room with them. Ask them questions that lead them to continue believing their loved one is alive.

 

 

This should not be viewed as an act of deception. Rather, you are helping them to manage the frustration of cognitive decline that they have no control over.

 

Should You Tell a Person with Dementia That They Have Dementia?

Telling someone that they have dementia can be difficult, but it is often something that most people want to know, especially at early onset when more can be done to treat the disease. It is a good idea for their health care professional and their family to have that discussion with them if they want to know.

When you tell them, be sure to use gentle, understanding language and avoid making them feel like they are being blamed or that they are a victim. Explain what dementia is in clear, simple terms and assure them that there are treatments available that can help improve their quality of life.

 

As a general guideline, several things will need to be explained:

 

    • An explanation as to why the symptoms are occurring.
    • A discussion of the form of dementia, in terms that are appropriate to the person’s level of understanding.
    • Any possible treatment for symptoms.
    • Specialized services and support programs that are available for people with dementia.

 

 

On the other hand, the rights of individuals who don’t want to know they have dementia should be respected. Doctors and caregivers should seek to understand their patients’ preferences and not make it routine to always disclose the condition to them. Instead, they should act appropriately according to their patient’s choices.

 

Can Dementia Get Worse Suddenly?

Dementia that worsens suddenly is known as a rapid decline. There are several reasons why this happens, including physical changes to the brain that get progressively worse over time.

That means that it can also get worse suddenly, depending on the type of dementia, the individual and how far the condition has progressed. However, once a certain threshold of progression is reached, there is almost always a rapid decline.

In addition, there is some evidence that hospital stays, particularly if they involve surgery, can cause a condition known as hospital delirium in patients over seventy. The American Geriatrics Society estimates that hospital delirium affects about a third of these patients, causing delirium or rapid worsening of existing delirium.

What to Do if You Suspect Your Loved One Has Dementia?

There are several ways that you can get help if you suspect your loved one has dementia.

One way is to discuss changes with your loved one about observed cognitive changes. Discuss seeing a doctor as soon as possible. Also, talk about the problem of driving and that they should always have their ID on them.

 

Another way is to see a doctor and have them do a medical assessment, which is a series of tests to diagnose the condition. This is the only way to determine the cause of cognitive challenges and provide accurate treatment.

 

Another Issue: A Parent with Dementia Refuses Help

A parent with dementia that is in denial may refuse help. A way you can help when this happens is to have a family meeting. A parent with dementia may be more open to getting help if there is consensus among the family that something is wrong, rather than a single person advising them to seek help.

During the get-together, start planning and gathering documents like the Estate Plan, Health Care Directive, and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.

 

Remember, people with dementia have the right to refuse medical care if they demonstrate they have adequate mental capacity.

 

Kinkaid Offers Specialized Care Options for Dementia

 

Kinkaid offers in-home dementia and Alzheimer’s care throughout the Los Angeles area. You should consider at-home treatment options for dementia if your loved one is experiencing any of the following symptoms:

 

    • Memory loss
    • Change in thinking skills
    • Difficulty focusing
    • Low attention span
    • Lack of reasoning skills

 

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the disease, but Kinkaid Private Care can provide several specialized care options. The compassionate and professional in-home care providers at Kinkaid know how to care for a parent with dementia and can guarantee your loved one the comfort of remaining in his or her home during treatment.

We also prioritize communication with seniors and their families so that they receive everything they need in an effective and timely manner.

If you would like more information about how to talk to a parent with dementia or our specialized in-home care, please visit our website or call us at (866) 337-4596. During the consult, we can go over the many options available and determine the best course of action for your loved one.

 FAQs

What are some coping strategies for dementia?

It is important to take care of your physical and mental health by doing activities that you enjoy, staying active, getting enough rest and eating nutritious meals.

How do you calm a parent with dementia?

It is important to remain calm, patient and supportive of your parent during periods of agitation. Try to identify the trigger and use other activites to distract away from the issue like calming music, gentle talk or art therapy.

What are signs that dementia is getting worse?

Signs of worsening dementia include increased confusion and/or memory loss, needing more assistance with daily tasks like bathing and grooming and significant personality changes. Connect with one of our nurse case managers today to learn how you can keep your loved on safe at home.

Is it best to keep a dementia patient at home?

In most cases, it is possible to keep a dementia patient home and ensure their safety if you have the right team in place. Connect with one of our nurse case managers today to discuss the benefits of keeping your loved one at home!

 

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Senior Care at Home in Pasadena

Searching for a senior living facility can be challenging, as it can be difficult to find a facility that fits the specific needs of your loved one. Moreover, moving a relative or friend to a senior living home can take a huge emotional toll. Because of this, we recommend looking into part- or full-time in-home senior care.

Kinkaid Private Care offers in-home senior care for individuals throughout the Los Angeles metro area, including Pasadena. Because our care is provided by experienced and highly trained nurses, and because care is provided in our clients’ homes, our care allows for an increased sense of safety and comfort. We are also able to take the time to learn your specific goals and needs so we can tailor our care to meet your unique circumstance.

In this article, we will discuss our premium in-home senior care and why choosing Kinkaid for your Pasadena home care may be the right fit for you.

In-Home Senior Care in Pasadena

Senior care, also known as elder care, refers to the care a senior citizen may need as he or she ages. Kinkaid provides the following three types of senior care for individuals in Pasadena. If your loved one experiences any of the symptoms outlined below, please be in touch with us here to see how we can help.

  • Physical Care: Many seniors experience various physical ailments as they age, such as trouble walking, loss of various senses, and physical illnesses. These ailments can lead to the inability to perform daily tasks.
  • Cognitive Care: Many seniors experience various cognitive issues as they age that require care, such as memory loss, confusion, language issues, and attention difficulties. Some experience dementia as well, which requires more specialized care.
  • Emotional Care: Some seniors experience emotional distress as they age, which can require care. Examples of the types of emotional distress some seniors experience include depression and loneliness, social withdrawal, personality changes, and the loss of interest in activities.

How Kinkaid’s In-Home Senior Care Works

While our in-home caregivers customize their care to meet the specific needs of each patient, we ensure to focus on the following for all care we provide to seniors:

  • Constant Patient Inspection: We make sure to check in on your loved one frequently and whenever needed to ensure he or she is receiving the care needed.
  • Administering Medication Appropriately: Ensuring that our patients receive the medication they need and at the right time is crucial for their health and comfort. Because of this, our nurses are trained in administering medication safely and effectively.
  • Clean Home: Maintaining a clean home is critical for recovery and the health of the elderly. Because of this, we clean our care space frequently and ensure your loved one can avoid germs and stay as healthy as possible.
  • Bathing and Grooming: If your loved one has trouble bathing or grooming, our nurses can assist him or her whenever necessary.
  • Health and Exercise: Staying healthy must be a top priority for any senior citizen looking to recover or maintain general health. Eating healthy and receiving the proper nutrients and vitamins will ensure seniors boost their immune system, and exercising frequently will improve physical health and help reduce joint pain. Our nurses work with our patients and their families to devise proper nutrition and exercise plans that work for our patients and ensure they stay as healthy as possible.
  • Daily Routines: Maintaining effective daily routines is important for ensuring your loved one lives a healthy lifestyle and can maintain a sense of independence. We work with our patients to develop customized daily routines that lead to the development of healthy habits and a higher quality of life.
  • Excellent Communication with Clients and Families: Good communication is key for anything, especially for handling something as complicated as senior care. We prioritize communication with our patients and their families to ensure everyone is on the same page and that our patients receive everything they need in a timely and effective manner.
  • Concierge Services: In addition to the premium care our nurses provide, we coordinate a variety of at-home concierge services to increase your loved one’s health and comfort. These services include IV vitamin therapy, acupuncture, yoga, and guided meditation.

Why Choose Kinkaid Private Care?

At Kinkaid, we customize our care for each patient to ensure premium care and a maximum level of home comfort. Our nurses have decades of experience coordinating in-home care and ensuring all needs are met, regardless of the situation. And while our care is customized to meet your specific needs, we prioritize the following for all clients:

  • Premium In-Home Care: We strive to provide you with the best care possible from the comfort of your home, regardless of your reason for care. We use our extensive medical network to find you the best doctors and nurses based on your specific needs and then coordinate care that works best for you.
  • Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Because our care is 100 percent home-based, you never have to deal with the stress of traveling or with crowded hospitals or doctor’s offices. Moreover, our nurses are trained to use your familiar surroundings to increase comfort and reduce anxiety even further.
  • Complete Privacy: Not only do you receive premium care, but you also experience a maximum level of privacy, as you will not have to check into a crowded hospital, doctor’s office, or treatment center.
  • Timely Care: Depending on the medical service, time can be of the essence. Our nurses are trained to not only provide high-quality care, but to provide that care in a timely manner and in a way that lines up with other care you may be receiving. This also includes the timely administration of medication when needed.
  • Clean Care Environment: If you have a compromised immune system, our in-home care offers the extra benefit of being able to avoid the germs of doctor’s offices and facilities. Our care providers are also trained to administer care in a clean and organized fashion.

Please be in touch today to see how we can help you or your loved one!

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Yoga For Seniors – Staying In Shape At Home

Yoga has become a popular activity and form of exercise for people across the world, as it relaxes your mind and keeps you in shape at the same time. And while most yoga classes and videos are geared toward young and middle-aged adults, seniors can and should enjoy yoga as well. After all, easing the mind and body should be for everyone, regardless of age.

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of yoga for seniors and how you can take yoga classes with a private instructor at home.

Benefits of Yoga for Seniors:

Older adults should practice yoga for a number of reasons, as yoga can enhance the lives of senior citizens in numerous ways. The following are just a few of the benefits of yoga for seniors:

  • Stronger Body: Yoga allows you to strengthen your body so you are healthier physically. Yoga forces you to build bone strength, muscle strength, and flexibility, all of which are crucial for the health of senior citizens.
  • Improved Balance: One of the biggest benefits of yoga is improved balance. If you find yourself struggling with balance as you age, yoga may be a good fit for you.
  • Improved Breathing: Yoga helps you gain control of your breathing and breathe in a healthier way, which can sometimes be a problem for seniors.
  • Reduced Stress: As yoga is a good source of physical exercise, it helps reduce overall stress and keep you in a healthier mental state. It can even help you sleep better at night.

Take Private Yoga Classes From Home:

The best option for many senior citizens is to partake in yoga from the comfort of your home. After all, traveling can be stressful as one ages and may not be worth a 30 or 60 minute yoga session. Because of this, we recommend looking into at-home yoga with a private instructor. While this may be more expensive, it provides the most comfortable and customized experience that can help improve the health of older adults.

At-home care providers can help arrange private yoga instructors who can lead seniors in yoga from the comfort of the senior citizen’s home. We recommend going through an at-home care provider because these providers can usually help set up other related services if need be. See below for how you can set up at-home yoga sessions.

Get The Home Care You Need with Kinkaid:

If you are interested in private yoga at home, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include at-home private yoga instructors, in-home nursing care, and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area, as well as home detox services all over the state of California. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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In Home Senior Care: What You Need To Know

At-home senior care, also known as at-home elder care, is when a senior citizen receives the care he or she needs from the comfort of his or her home. The type of care received can range from basic nursing services to luxury concierge services and anything in between.

In many cases, seniors choose at-home senior care while recovering from a larger procedure or injury. Regardless of the reason for the care, while looking into at-home senior care, keep in mind that the following seven things are crucial for receiving the best at-home care:

  1. Timely Care and Medication Management: The timing of care can make or break an experience, as it is crucial to check in on senior citizens at the right time and administer medications exactly when needed.
  2. Clean Recovery Environment: Receiving treatment in a clean and healthy environment can help seniors recover quicker and more pleasantly.
  3. Emphasis on Nutrition: Many seniors have compromised immune systems and therefore need nutritional supplements to assist in recovery. Part of providing top-notch at-home senior care is ensuring patients receive the appropriate vitamin supplements and other nutritional needs.
  4. Bathing and Grooming: Many seniors in recovery need help with various bathing and grooming needs. It is important for any care provider to be able to assist in this category.
  5. Physical Exercise: Ensuring seniors have the chance to exercise is crucial for recovery. The best at-home care providers are trained to help senior citizens exercise properly and stay physically active whenever possible.
  6. Daily Routine Planning: Part of fully recovering from an injury and receiving the best care includes being able to get back into your daily routine. This means that in home senior care should assist seniors in re-developing a daily routine that is comfortable and healthy for them. This routine may be different for each patient, so caregivers should customize this aspect of at-home care for each individual.
  7. Schedule Management: At-home caregivers should prioritize schedule management for their seniors. This includes arranging doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, safe transport, and more to ensure seniors have everything they need when they need it.

Get The Home Care You Need with Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one is in need of home senior care, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include at-home senior care, in-home nursing care, and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area, as well as home detox services all over the state of California. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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