Archives for COVID-19

How to Provide Dementia Care during COVID-19 & Beyond

How to Provide Dementia Care during COVID-19 & Beyond

April 27, 2020 | No Comments

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult under “typical” circumstances. With daily life so heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to know how to continue to provide care for your loved one with dementia. Here are 5 considerations when caring for your loved one during COVID-19:   1. Encouraging safe hygiene practices The Alzheimer’s Association has stated that having dementia has shown no connection for increased risk of contracting COVID-19. However, certain dementia-related behaviors may lead a person with dementia to be more vulnerable. Help with Washing Hands in Dementia Care. A person with dementia may
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Home Health Care’s Commitment to Care

Home Health Care’s Commitment to Care

March 17, 2020 | No Comments

At Home Health Care, Inc., our number one priority is always the safety of our clients, staff, and community. We are continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and we are gathering up-to-date information from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). In the meantime, our staff is working diligently to continue providing the best care and support possible for our clients. We are working to minimize the risk to all of our clients and are proceeding with an abundance of caution. We are proud
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Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus Resources

February 27, 2020 | No Comments

On February 25, 2020 the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC) issued an alert in regard to the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. The spread of COVID-19 is thought to occur mostly from person-to person contact via respiratory droplets. Please see the following resources to learn more. CDC resources: What you need to know about COVID-19 What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 Stop the spread of germs Symptoms of COVID-19 Proper hand washing techniques Flowchart to identify and assess COVID-19    
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