By William “David” Snyder, CEO, Evergreen Private Care When people picture a professional caregiver, they may not immediately picture someone like me. As a man in an industry where women make up a significant majority of the caregiving workforce, I have sometimes been the outlier. But it has given me an appreciation for an important …
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By Teri Bullard, BSN, RN, Administrator, Evergreen Private Care When families first hear the word hospice, it often comes during one of the most overwhelming and emotional periods of their lives. They may be facing difficult medical decisions, changes in a loved one’s health, and the uncertainty of what comes next. For many, hospice is …
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By William “David” Snyder, CEO, Evergreen Private Care If you have ever searched for home care for yourself or someone you love, you know this is not a decision families take lightly. You are not simply looking for a list of services. You are trying to find people you can trust with someone who matters …
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September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, an important reminder that preventing falls plays a critical role in helping older adults maintain their health, confidence, and independence. Falls are a serious concern for older adults, particularly here in Florida. A fall can lead to injury, hospitalization, reduced mobility, and a loss of confidence that makes everyday …
By William “David” Snyder, CEO, Evergreen Private Care As we move into the second half of hurricane season, now is an excellent time to pause and review your emergency preparedness plans. While this year’s forecasts suggest a somewhat less active Atlantic hurricane season than originally anticipated, it only takes one storm to significantly impact our …
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Living with a chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, COPD, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or Alzheimer’s disease can create daily challenges for both the individual and their family. Chronic disease management at home provides ongoing support with medications, symptoms, mobility, nutrition, appointments, and communication with healthcare providers. Through skilled nursing and comprehensive care management, …
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By Amanda Snyder, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another memory disorder is unlike any other type of care. It requires more than clinical knowledge or assistance with daily activities, it requires patience, empathy, flexibility, and a deep understanding of how memory loss affects not only the individual, …
More Than Care: Supporting Clients Living with Alzheimer’s at Home Read More »
By William “David” Snyder, CEO, Evergreen Private Care When most people hear the term home care, they naturally think of care being provided in someone’s house. While that’s often true, exceptional care isn’t defined by a location, it’s defined by the people providing it and, most importantly, by where the client chooses to receive it. …
How Evergreen Private Care Helps Clients and Families Prepare By William “David” Snyder, CEO As Florida enters another hurricane season, preparedness is once again top of mind for many families. At Evergreen Private Care, we want our clients and their loved ones to know that hurricane planning is something we take very seriously. For us, …
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By Teri Bullard, BSN, RN, Administrator An ALS diagnosis changes life, not only for the person living with the disease, but for the entire family. Questions come quickly. What happens next? How fast will things change? How do we keep our loved one safe at home? How do we care for ourselves while caring for …