Diabetes is a common and difficult disease that 29 million people in the U.S. are currently living with. Managing this can often be frustrating and hard to deal with. Luckily, the Internet has unlimited information on everything diabetes- from insulin guides to dieting tips. Here is a list of 5 great resources for diabetes care!
Read MoreKore Cares currently offers home care services in Lennox, South Dakota and is growing our caregiving team in this area. If you are someone, or if you know someone with a passion for caring for others, let them know Kore Cares is hiring in Lennox, South Dakota. Enjoy working in health care without the added travel!
Read MorePlanning home care ahead of time is a simple and lenient process that can end up saving endless time, stress, and restlessness down the road. Let me tell you a story about Bob and Mary and their daughter Susie. One day we received a phone call from Mary. The conversation went something like this.
Read MoreThe holiday season is among us! Christmas is right around the corner and this year it’s going to look different for a majority of families. It’s time to start thinking about what to get for the important people in your life. Parents and grandparents can be the hardest to shop for. How do you get the perfect gift for someone who doesn’t need ‘things’ anymore?
Read MoreWhen meeting with potential clients, we often hear phrases like: “I’m new to home care so I’m not completely sure what I’ll need.” or “We don’t know what to expect, we just know we need the help.” Even those who have worked with other home care agencies in the past have to adapt to a new company and their ways of conducting business. We’re here to help you know what you can realistically expect in terms of home care.
Read MoreThe New Year is days away and the holidays are wrapping up. Family is headed back home and ready to move into 2020. Sometimes, if you’re a family member who lives out of town and doesn’t get back as much as usual, you may notice changes that you weren’t aware of the last time you visited.
Read MoreThe holiday season is among us! Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks and then Christmas is right around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about what to get for the important people in your life. Parents and grandparents can be the hardest to shop for. How do you get the perfect gift for someone who doesn’t need ‘things’ anymore?
Read MoreIn healthcare, in-home care is the fastest growing service offering. More and more people are taking the necessary steps in their lives so they will be able to remain in their homes as long as possible. A hard decision for people (and family and friends involved in their care) in their later stages of life is deciding when or if they should go to a nursing home. Many do not want to choose that path, but without proper knowledge of what options are out there, they are left without a choice. Of course, when looking into care options, cost is a huge factor, so we have compiled pricing and benefit information to help make the decision easier.
Read MoreAs the desire grows for people to remain independent in their homes, the number of home care agencies and options in larger areas continues to grow as well. How do you know who to choose? What makes one home care agency different than all the others? We’ve compiled a list of things we do at Kore Cares that we think sets us apart and makes us a quality, full-service agency!
Read MoreNaturally, as we age, we change both mentally and physically. These changes can present challenges that affect day-to-day life. This doesn’t mean you’re unable to live alone or unable to preform a majority of your daily tasks. It just means that particular everyday functions may become harder to accomplish and present more risks for falls or other injuries.
Read MoreThe holiday season is officially in full swing! That means holidays, spending time with family and friends, and tons of holiday meals and treats. Unfortunately, many of these desserts passed around are high in fat, carbs, and sodium which makes it difficult for those on health-related diets to enjoy. This season, we don’t want you to miss out! Here are a few recipes catered to specific diets to help you maintain your health while not missing out on all the great food that comes with the joy of the season!
Read MoreChristmas time is quickly approaching! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for mom/dad, grandma/grandpa, etc. look no further! Here are 5 great gift ideas for the seniors in your life that they’ll be sure to love.
Read MoreThere are many definitions for care management, but to put it quite simply- it is assistance with coordination of services related to a person’s overall wellbeing. A care manager can help individuals identify paths to improving one’s health and assist them in achieving their health care goals.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder what it is like to be a caregiver? Here is some insight from a Kore Cares caregiver, Allison.
Read MorePeople are often asking what kinds of services we offer at Kore Cares. We can list our services, but people who are unfamiliar with home care are often still left wondering exactly what it is they need and for how long or how often they need it. We hope that providing scenarios in this blog post as well as previous blogs will help answer your questions. Our services are customizable to each individual. No client is the same and we don’t expect their needs to be either. No matter what it is, even if it doesn’t end up being our services you need, we are here to assist in any way possible. Check out some examples of client scenarios below!
Read MoreLong term care can be home care, hospice, assisted living, nursing homes, etc. These services and facilities are designed to assist individuals with both short term needs related to recovering from an illness or injury as well as providing long term care.. How are these services paid for? We put together a few options to help guide the process.
Read MoreOne of the most overlooked and undervalued gifts you can leave your loved one is a plan. In home care we find that a great number of our clients do not have a plan in place in case something happens to them such as a life altering disability or death. Some people believe that an estate plan is only for the wealthy or a will is good enough. Others think they are to young to put together a comprehensive plan. The reality is no matter your age or income everyone needs to have a plan. An advance care plan, estate plan, a will and power of attorney are all essential to guiding those left to make critical decisions on your behalf, these documents protect your assets and give you and your family control. We have witnessed firsthand how having a plan can relieve stress and anxiety during difficult times.
Read MoreMany of our home care clients use adaptive devices that assist them with living independently in their home. Here are a few clever products that have helped our home care clients and might also help you or someone you know.
Read MoreWriting an obituary for someone is an honor, but undeniably a difficult one. You are entrusted with summarizing a lifetime of accomplishments and memories into a few paragraphs. It will be read by countless family members and friends, ran in newspapers, and online for, well, forever. We have compiled a few steps to help make the process easier.
Read MoreIn order to meet both caregiver and client schedule needs and care preferences a good partnership must be formed between the client and the home care agency. Here are a few ways you can form a successful partnership with your home care agency.
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