Home Health Care Blog
What If You Missed The 2013 Annual Medicare Enrollment Preview

Every year from approximately October 15 to December 7 Medicare has an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) – this is the best time to change your existing plans. Outside of this window its harder to make the changes. Read more

Assessing Mobiliy for Safety

  Since one of the biggest threats to people 65 and older is a bad fall, mobility is a very important concern. Gait and balance, personal strength all are pivotal in walking (and pivoting). Safety is paramount as a fall can lead to a fracture, pain, hospitalization, rehab, complications and possibly, a life altering situation. … Read more

Learn the Facts About Shingles

  Anyone who has had Shingles can tell you what a painful nightmare it is. Fortunately there is an inoculation against it. Below our some facts about this condition.                                                            Boca Home Care Services recommends you consult with your doctor. Prevention makes much more sense than having to treat it.   The herpes zoster virus is the … Read more

Symptoms of Heart Attack Differ in Women – Heed the Signs

  From television we are used to seeing an older man clasping at his chest, complaining of intense pain going into his arm and saying, “I’m having a heart attack”. That scene doesn’t tend to happen in women.   We also tend of Heart Attacks as a male dominated condition – this is untrue. However, … Read more

“Tender Moments & Memories” – Musings by a Devoted Daughter/A.K.A. Caregiver

As with most families, the primary caregiver is likely to be the spouse, daughter or son. One of our newer clients is 103 years old and is down here for the winter with his daughter. Other adult children also come and go giving some respite time. This daughter, J. happens to be a wonderful writer. … Read more