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Deb Hallisey is a caregiver knowledge expert. She earned this title seeing her father through his congestive heart failure. She continues to earn it as caregiver for her disabled mother. Read more about Deb.

Personal Care and Home Care Services – What are the Differences?

June 27, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

home care aid bringing back groceries

Home Care services can be the solution to aging-in-place When dad was released from the hospital, it was clear he was not going to be able to continue doing the grocery shopping, housekeeping and caring for my mother at the level he had previously. So now what? Home Care was the answer. NOTE: This is the final of three installments on this topic. Jump to: Lessons … [Read more...]

What Happens When You’re Released From The Hospital, But Still Need Medical Services?

June 21, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

visiting nurse taking blood pressure in a womans home

Medicare Certified Health Care at Home Is One Solution. My father’s release from the hospital was the miracle we had been praying for, but I had no idea how we would manage. (Jump to Lessons Learned) Two years after dad was admitted to the hospital, I find myself comfortable with a language I never knew existed: “Event”; “Compliance”; “Case Manager”; the list goes on. My … [Read more...]

The Visiting Nurse Association – Who Are They? What Services Do They Provide?

June 21, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

visiting nurse taking patients information

The VNA Gave Dad Medical Support at Home After His Hospital Stay. Organizations with the title ”Visiting Nurse Association” (VNA) are one of many nonprofit, mission-based Medicare certified home health agencies that provide physician-prescribed medical services, along with home care and caregiver assistance services. (Jump to Lessons Learned) There is no singular “Visiting … [Read more...]

Heart Attacks and Sleep APNEA Are Connected

June 17, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

hand holding red heart

Sleep studies, CPAP's and other technology for sleep APNEA have come a long way. After my father’s heart attack in 2005, would the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) sleeping device have prolonged his life? Possibly. (Jump to Lessons Learned) Dad underwent a sleep study in a lab after his initial heart attack. The study showed he was waking up many times … [Read more...]

How Alzheimer Caregivers Can Be Effective Advocates

June 13, 2016 by Debra Hallisey

Daughter advocating for mom with dementia at doctor visit

Being a health advocate for parents with Alzheimers brings unique challenges. If you follow this blog, you know our family story is one of congestive heart failure and not dementia. But the sheer number of caregivers I meet dealing with parents that have dementia is staggering. Over 5 Million Americans are living with Alzheimers and this number climbs if you include all forms … [Read more...]

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