Practical Bedside Care for Seniors at Home
Practical Bedside Care for Seniors at Home
Choosing between hospice and palliative care for a bedbound senior affects comfort, goals of care, and daily bedside routines. This article compares both approaches, explains how they work in the U.S., and gives practical bedside guidance — hygiene, repositioning, monitoring,…
Caring for a bedbound elderly relative in the final weeks of life requires practical know-how and emotional steadiness. This article explains the typical timeline and physical signs to expect in the last weeks, and gives step-by-step bedside care routines—hygiene, repositioning,…
Caring for a bedbound senior at home is rewarding but physically and emotionally demanding. This article focuses on caregiver burnout — the physical warning signs that mean you need to stop and get help — and pairs those red flags…
Many families can both protect a loved one’s dignity and receive pay through Medicaid’s home- and community-based programs. This article explains which Medicaid options may allow family caregivers to be paid and gives detailed, practical bedside care guidance for bedbound…