As we age, recover from medical procedures, or require additional support, we may need assistance with daily tasks around the home. Nova Home Health Care understands that not every need is medical or rehabilitative, so they offer a Companion Care Service. This service is designed to provide support and companionship for those who do not…
We all need a break. We all need to step back, breathe and relax for our mental, emotional, and physical health. We’re only humans, and resting can be great for us. But this idea is especially true for people who care for their loved ones most of their time and energy. Taking care of an…
As our loved ones get older, it’s common for them to lose their memories and change their thoughts. And for many people, that can mean being told they have Dementia or Alzheimer’s. It can be hard to figure out how to deal with this new situation, whether you’re a caregiver or a family member. But don’t worry;…
People often use the terms skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home interchangeably, but they are different. Today, if you still need clarification, we’re discussing something about skilled nursing. Nova HHC is here with additional helpful tips and knowledge about the types of skilled nursing. Don’t get confused with these two! Check out this blog…
Physical and occupational therapy often need clarification with each other, especially by students who are thinking about working in the medical field. It makes sense. Not only do the fields have similar names, but they are also similar in other ways. But there are important differences between occupational and physical therapy that make them two…
The help you need with bathing, eating, and getting dressed is very different from the help you need after a stroke. Nursing homes are where people go when they need a lot of help with non-medical, day-to-day tasks. On the other hand, people may get skilled nursing when they need medical care, such as when…
Neck pain is in the back of the neck, in the upper spine area just below the top of the head. It happens when specific nerves are hurt, and the pain can spread to the upper back, shoulder, and arm, as well as the back of the neck. Neck pain can be caused by a…
To ensure the success of recovery after surgery, you must have proper post-operative care. After a hospital stay ends, there is a higher risk of falls, incorrect medication administration, and increased pain medication use. It’s easier said than done, especially if you’re on your own or don’t have somebody to lean on. Taking care of…
The experience of receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be devastating for the individual receiving the diagnosis and for the rest of the family. What’s more, if your loved one requires essential care beyond what you can provide, this is another piece of bad news that you may not…
A significant number of people necessitate receiving specialized medical attention in the comfort of their own homes, and this requirement can be satisfied by the role of the private duty nurse. Personalized medical attention is offered to individual patients by a private duty nurse. Private duty nurses, as opposed to hospital nurses, typically visit…