Navigating the home health care industry can leave many caregivers and loved ones scratching their heads. We’re here to get you up to speed by answering the most common home health care questions we see. What is home health care? Home Health Care is a blanket term...
In the world of home health care, companion care services are often overlooked. While very simple, companion care goes beyond your typical in-home nursing experience allowing elderly patients to truly thrive. Excellent bedside manner is a standard held highly among...
Flu season is in full swing. While it's possible to catch the flu year-round, the fall and winter are typically the peak of flu season and it is especially dangerous for the elderly, children, and those with a compromised immune system. If you haven't already started...
What is Sundown Syndrome? Sundown Syndrome, or Sundowning, is a phenomenon that causes restlessness and confusion toward the end of the day in patients with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's. If your loved one is experiencing symptoms related to Sundown Syndrome,...
While a small trip over a rug may seem minor to some, it can result in a life-threatening fall for those of older age. The reality is that one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. When someone of older age...
Being the sole caregiver for a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting and sometimes you just need a professional helping hand. At NurseCore, we are here to connect families to compassionate, trained, home health professionals. Keeping you or your...
One of the most powerful ways we have to fight disease and health conditions is through advocacy, education, and awareness. While awareness months, weeks and days seem to have taken over social media feeds, it’s definitely for good reason… Educational events and...
What Are “The Holiday Blues?” The holidays are stressful and can easily trigger depression and anxiety for many reasons. Some may not be able to make it home to visit their loved ones, and for others, the financial stress of the season can become burdensome. If...
November is National Diabetes Awareness month across the US. Organizations like the American Diabetes Association aim to increase awareness and advocacy on behalf of patients battling the chronic condition. According to a CDC report issued in 2017, a staggering 100...
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, much attention is focused on a woman’s yearly mammogram. With the Susan G. Koman Foundation’s Race for The Cure happening all around the country and everything draped in pink, it’s a timely reminder for women...
