How to Make In-Home Skilled Nursing Care Work for Your Family, Caregivers El Cajon

Sunday, September 29th, 2019

Families interested in long-term care often turn to skilled nursing to help keep aging or recovering loved ones at home. Seniors with the resources to age at home live better, and creating a safe, familiar environment is key.

Here are three important steps to make in home skilled nursing care work for your family.

Create a Customized Care Plan
Create a plan that works for your needs, whether it’s a few times a week or once a day. Then, as needs change, revisit the plan. The best in home services offer a wide range of solutions that can be customized to meet your needs.

Prioritize Compassion and Kindness
Don’t overlook the value of compassion and kindness. Meet with caregivers and look for nurses who are passionate about working with patients. Professionals who genuinely love what they do will take steps to ensure your loved one gets the attention they deserve.

Certification for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Not all agencies are equipped with the right accreditation. Look for certification by the Alzheimer’s Association, and always ask if nurses and caregivers are specially trained to provide Alzheimer’s and Dementia care.

About Firstat Nursing Services
Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home Care Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997.

To give families and seniors a better understanding of how in-home care can help their daily lives, Firstat has developed a free online assessment tool. To see how it can help, go to: Caregivers El Cajon or call 619-220-7600 to learn more.

Firstat Nursing Services
411 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
https://firstatofsandiego.com
https://maps.google.com/?cid=5806675770523173072

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firstat-Nursing-Services/147702750869
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El Cajon Caregivers Senior Homecare Agency Publishes Skilled Nursing Selection Guide

Sunday, September 29th, 2019

Firstat Nursing Services, a senior in-home caregiver agency serving El Cajon publishes homecare guide, How to Find a Trusted, Competent Skilled Nursing Service.”

“For many busy families today, choices about how to care for a loved one who is aging or sick can be stressful,” says Linnea Goodrich, president of Firstat Nursing Services. While there are many great full-time living facilities, not every senior is ready to leave the home they love.

When considering skilled nursing, here are three critical things to look for when seeking a trusted, competent service.

Full Licensing and Certification
Before any conversation begins, make certain the in-home skilled nursing service being considered has only licensed and certified professionals on board. Registered nurses with full certification ensure loved ones get the medical attention they need, when they need it most. The best providers offer certification for Alzheimer’s and Dementia care too, helping families navigate the uncertainties of difficult disease.

A Great Reputation in the Community
Don’t be afraid to reach out to friends, relatives and anyone that may have had the opportunity to secure in-home care. Was their experience positive? If not, why? Researching the caregiver agency being considered as a business and as a service is an important part of making a well-informed choice. Great businesses worked hard to build a reputation with the local community that’s positive. Decades or more of serving the community is an important sign of trustworthiness and dependability that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Friendly, Personable Staff
With experience and qualifications prioritized, it’s easy to forget about friendliness and personality. Chances are loved ones will spend a lot of one-on-one time with a skilled nurse, so it helps when they’re warm and friendly. Exceptional in-home care moves beyond qualifications, to real people with a positive outlook and a friendly demeanor. Compassion and kindness are important and may be what differentiate the best caregivers from those who just go through the motions.

About Firstat Nursing Services
Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home Care Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997.

To give families and seniors a better understanding of how in-home care can help their daily lives, Firstat has developed a free online assessment tool. To see how it can help, go to: https://firstatofsandiego.com/free-needs-assessment/ or call 619-220-7600 to learn more.

Caregivers El Cajon

Firstat Nursing Services
411 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
https://firstatofsandiego.com
https://maps.google.com/?cid=5806675770523173072

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firstat-Nursing-Services/147702750869
https://twitter.com/FirstatNursing

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3 Smart Ways to Use El Cajon Caregivers

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

When a loved one is aging or facing a debilitating disease, families often look for help. Some families choose to relocate a family member into a facility. Others pursue in home health care.

Here are three smart ways to use in home health care services.

Helping Hand, a Few Hours a Week – The best in home skilled nursing services make it easy to schedule a few hours of medical expertise with no pressure to commit to full time care. Having a reliable, competent nurse available is an invaluable asset.

Companionship and Security – Patients look forward to the compassionate, kind friendship they’ve formed with a professional in-home nurse. Time spent socializing is healthy, and gives family members peace of mind that a loved one is safe and secure.

Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care – For many families, learning about the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be devastating. A trained professional with hands-on experience dealing with these symptoms provides important guidance and coping strategies.

Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997.

People wanting to learn more are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free guide… “Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider” Just give us a call at 619-220-7600 or visit our website at: https://firstatofsandiego.com

Firstat Nursing Services
411 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92108
https://firstatofsandiego.com
https://maps.google.com/?cid=5806675770523173072
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Firstat-Nursing-Services/147702750869
https://twitter.com/FirstatNursing
https://www.youtube.com/user/HomeNursingSanDiego

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