Home Health Care Blog
Elder Care Tips for Preparing for a Doctor Visit

Whether for a regular check up or when ill, a doctor’s visit can create a stressful situation. Combining the stress with today’s rushed medical care, we don’t always remember on the spot what we want to or need to ask our doctor. Read more

20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Joseph Bensmihen, MSW, RG recently attended the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and was invited into the Congressional chamber. He met with Rep. Jim Langevin who presided over the House and with his local Congressman, Rep. Ted Deutsch. Mr. Bensmihen is the CEO of Boca Home Care Services, Inc. and the Vice … Read more

Tips for Managing Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urinary control. Commonly referred to as UI, urinary incontinence affects more than 20 million people in the United States and is a major issue for older adults. Read more

Home Safety Tips For Aging Parents With Alzheimer’s & Dementia

For those caring for aging parents or older relatives with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, it is important to realize that there is a higher risk that these seniors will injure themselves in their own homes if the proper safety precautions aren’t made against to safeguard them against certain home hazards. Read more

Tips For Talking To Seniors & Elderly About Driving

While there is the general perception that older drivers are a hazard on the road, there is also a sentiment that elderly drivers are amongst the safest drivers, due to the fact that most of them don’t speed or take many risks. Read more