LIFE Beyond Aphasia

#9 Hiring In-Home Care for Seniors or Persons with Aphasia


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Episode #9 Hiring In-Home Care for Seniors or Persons with Aphasia

"We can't physically administer medication, but we can say, "Hey, Mr. Smith, it's time to take your A.M. Medication." We also cannot put the medicine in their hand or their mouth. They need to be able to physically do that, but we can hand them a cup that would have their medication in it." - Kyle Green

 

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Kyle Green of Always Best Care Senior Services in Austin, Texas, shares tips for the best way to hire in-home care for your loved one with aphasia.

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS

WHAT IS ALWAYS BEST CARE?

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALWAYS BEST CARE AND A HOME HEALTH AGENCY

WHAT DOES BEING A COMPANION MEAN?

BOUNDARIES AND NEEDS

PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

WHAT IF THE CAREGIVER IS NOT A GOOD FIT?

ALWAYS BEST CARE WILL BE YOUR ADVOCATE

 

 

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