Having a Successful Home Care Experience
By: Sherry Picker It is difficult to have someone come into your home to assist with your personal care. It’s a big step! Bayshore Home Care offers some hints on
By: Sherry Picker It is difficult to have someone come into your home to assist with your personal care. It’s a big step! Bayshore Home Care offers some hints on
Do you have a personal advisory board? In recent years several entrepreneurs, speakers and successful philanthropists have touted the benefits of assembling a small, intimate group of trusted personal advisors.
A question from one of our readers: My father was recently hospitalized after a fall resulting in a hip fracture. He is still fairly young, only 72, and has been
Being a caregiver is tough. The constant stress and worry about your loved one is enough to put you over the edge, never mind the other parts of your life
Making time for yourself at any age can be difficult but especially during those “sandwich years”, you know when your busy taking care of your children (or grandchildren) and your
STEP ONE: Establish open communication with the hospital staff You will no doubt have lots of questions for the doctor and nurses. But some people find it difficult to

As October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are faced with the startling statistics about breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than
As the holiday season reaches its peak, we often find ourselves caught up in the small details and adding unnecessary pressure to our, already pressured lives. Take the time to step
Your loved one is so fortunate to have you during the holidays. Too many seniors/disabled individuals spend the holidays alone. Although this time of year may be especially enjoyable for the
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Patients with congestive heart failure are typically over the age of 65 and functionally disabled. They and their family caregivers can be overwhelmed by addressing the activities of daily living
Do you have a support group for caregivers or are you hosting an event where caregivers will be attending? Email your request to nurse@bayshorehomecare.com. Speaking topics can include: How, Where