Keep in mind that although some surgeries provide amazing benefits, you will want to ensure your senior can recover quickly. You may need to add them or find someone who can be. Some seniors may need 24-hour home care for a brief time, and it is something you should look into before a senior has surgery. There are many advantages to hiring 24-hour home care for a period of time.

If your senior has been losing their sight, it is time to take them to an eye doctor. Cataracts may be the cause of your senior’s eyesight problems, and surgery can help them see better and live longer. When a senior can see better, they will stumble less, which leads to fewer falls. Cataract surgery enhances a patient’s quality of life as well. Cataracts may make it difficult to do regular duties such as driving or reading. The things your senior loves may no longer be enjoyable. There are a few other reasons why cataract surgery could be the best decision for your senior.

What Are The Symptoms Of Cataracts?

Before deciding on this surgery is something to bring up to the doctor you need to understand if it is something your senior is suffering from. Here are symptoms to be watchful of.

Cloudy vision
Light sensitivity
Halos around lights
Changes in eye prescriptions
Double vision
At first, the cloudiness of the cataract may just damage a portion of your eye’s lens. However, as it develops in size, it will obscure more of the lens. It is important to ensure a senior is getting regular checkups.

Benefits of Cataracts Surgery

If your senior has cataracts you may be worried about them or they may not want to do it because it seems frightening. However, there are a few advantages to why you should encourage your senior to accept this surgery if needed.

It Is Fast

Some surgeries are not fast but choosing to go through with a cataract surgery will be a quick choice. Overall the entire procedure will take 10 to 20 minutes to do and then around 30 minutes to recover from the effects.

It Will Improve Vision

One of the best reasons this surgery is beneficial for a senior who can’t see is that it will certainly work. After the short recovery time a senior will be able to see much better than before. This will lead to a better life and may help them live longer.

This procedure is often conducted under local anesthesia using eye drops that numb the surface of the eye. During the process, you will be conscious, but your eyesight will be quite fuzzy. After the surgery, a senior’s eyes may feel fuzzy and itchy because a new lens is inserted but it will go away in a day or two. After that, a senior will be seeing things better than ever before.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Cherry Hill, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Attentive Care Inc. at 1-800-493-5660

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Maybe not. In fact, you might not even have thought about it before, but for some reason, you started looking into it. Maybe you recognize that your aging mother or father is starting to have difficulty and you wonder how long they can do this on their own.

You know you are more than capable of helping out, especially if you live close to them. Maybe you tried to encourage your aging mother to move in with you and your family, but she doesn’t want to. She still likes living where she does and having independence.

So, you begin wondering what might happen in the future? How are things going to change? And, more importantly, what can you do in the event your mother needs a little more help than what you are able to offer at that time?

So you begin looking into home care.

It’s a good idea to plan ahead. What you are doing is noble. It’s also very smart. Too often people don’t think about assistance for themselves or an aging loved one until it’s too late. Or, until it is absolutely necessary.

Then, suddenly, you start making mistakes. You make bad decisions. You rush into things or like almost 44 million other Americans, you take on the responsibility of being a family caregiver without a second thought.

What happens then?

A lot of stress can infiltrate your life. Mistakes are more likely to happen. That’s why knowing what you can expect, what options are available, is a great way to prevent these things from happening.

The more you know about home care, the more likely you will be able to convince this aging loved one to look into it. That doesn’t mean they will accept it, but when they are looking into it, a lot of wonderful things can happen.

Why home care?

When you rely on the support of a home care agency, your aging parent could receive help when they need it. They don’t have to rely on full-time care.

They only need help in the morning to get going because of arthritis or other health challenges that are exacerbated in the morning, a home care aide could be there for them, for as little as just a couple of hours each time.

They might only need care two or three days a week? A home care agency will be the best choice.

The earlier you begin looking into and planning for it, the easier it becomes to rely on it if that moment arrives.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Homecare in Cherry Hill, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Attentive Care Inc. at 1-800-493-5660

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At Attentive Care Inc., We are proud to be widely known by our reputation, or clients, and the community in general as a provider of quality, reliable and cost-effective none medical home care in South Jersey, NJ. Attentive Care, Inc. is especially sensitive to the needs of the elderly and the medically fragile. Through a team that embodies the same principles we uphold, we are able to fulfill the patients’ recovery plans and ensure they receive continuous care all throughout.

To start, we will conduct a one-on-one assessment with you or your loved one. We will identify the specific areas in which you will need assistance and the extent of independence you wish to practice. The assessment process enables us to create a care plan that is ideal for your unique health situation.

HEALTH CORNER: MINIMIZING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
Take everyday precautions with proper handwashing and social distasting

Thanks to all First Responder and Essential Workers, we appreciate You!

Where and how can I be tested for COVID-19 in New Jersey? Who should get testing?

GENERAL INFORMATION

Testing is prioritized for health care workers and first responders, personnel in congregate living settings, those who have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, and individuals who are experiencing,
CDC-recognized symptoms of COVID-19:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever (at or above 99.6°F)
• Chills
• Repeated shaking with chills
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain
• New loss of taste or smell

Complete this self-assessment on the Symptom Tracker to learn what to do.

INFORMATION ON TESTING SITES

There are several types of testing sites:

• Community-based testing sites – These sites are open to all New Jerseyans, including asymptomatic individuals. Asymptomatic individuals are asked to contact a health care provider or public health official before seeking testing, as it is critical that testing supplies are available for front-line workers and vulnerable populations. Where resources are strained, testing will be prioritized for asymptomatic health care workers and first responders, personnel in congregate living settings, and New Jerseyans who have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19.

• Local testing sites – These sites may be restricted to residents of a specific county, municipality, or to first responders. Some also require an appointment and/or prescription from a healthcare provider.

• Pharmacy testing sites – The State has authorized the more than 18,000 licensed pharmacists in New Jersey to administer FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 tests to their customers without a prescription. Testing is available at participating pharmacies including CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walmart. Please check with your local pharmacist as testing is not available at all locations and many may require an appointment or online registration. For more information, CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walmart have set up websites where you can book an appointment and find testing locations.

• Private testing sites – To access testing at these sites, you must contact your doctor or healthcare provider.

• First responders and health care workers – Both career and volunteer first responders and health care workers can also access appointment-only, drive-thru testing sites in the Meadowlands, Deptford, and Somerset. These sites have been opened by the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, in partnership with Accurate Diagnostic Labs: njpba.adlabscovidtest.com

Support Coordination
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Attentive Care Inc. will make moves on your behalf; we advocate for your rights as a consumer and we will arrange for continuous health care delivery from hospital to home. Assisting in the Development of the Care Plan.

• Assisting in the Development of the Care Plan
• Facility-Based Care Placement (if needed)
• Rehabilitation Guidance and Support
• Support for Emotional Adjustments to Lifestyle Change
• Assistance with Financial Aid Application
• Resources for Healthcare Policy
• Coordination of Follow-Up Medical Check-Ups or Treatment
• Facilitating Advance Directives (Living Will or Power of Attorney)

Attentive Care Inc. ascertains that you receive the care you require by collaborating with your physician or medical director. We also educate your family members or your assigned caregiver when it comes to the goals of your care plan, the specifics of your care plan, and the signs/changes in your health that may warrant an adjustment to your care plan. After all, care coordination is all about securing that you receive proper care especially when your needs change over time. Please give us a call at (856) 516-6815/800-493-5660 to learn about support coordination services throughout the state of New Jersey. Attentive Care, Inc. is ready to help in any way that we can.

Services We Offer

Community-Based/Individual Support (DDD) Population

• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) etc.
• Assistance with Increasing Community Participation, etc.
• Assistance with Increasing Independence etc.
• Assistance with On-The-Job Support, etc.
• Assistance with Learning Activities, etc.

*** Covering the Following Counties: Camden, Burlington, Salem, Gloucester, and Cumberland***

Companion/Homemaker Services

• Meal Preparation
• Grocery Shopping
• Light Housekeeping
• Medication Reminders
• Respite Care for Family Caregivers
• Errands/Transportation to Appointments
• Pet Care
• Water House Plants
• Crafts/Scrapbooking
• Playing Cards/Games
• Assisting with Laundry
• Clothes Selection/Dressing

Personal Care Services

• Feeding
• Incontinence Care
• Bathing or Showering
• Assistance with Ted Hose
• Oral Hygiene/Denture Care
• Nail Care
• Grooming
• Take Vital Signs
• Range of Motion Exercises
• Ambulation/Standby Assistance

*** Covering: South Jersey and surrounding areas.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care in Cherry Hill, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Attentive Care Inc. 1-800-493-5660

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