Recovering from a stroke is by no means easy - but with the support of our Live-In Care Services, patients are able to live life independently again. Stroke Care A mini-stroke, otherwise known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. The resulting lack of oxygen to the brain results in the damage, or in some cases the death, of certain brain cells. Strokes can also be caused by bleeding in the brain, and these ar

Since 2006, Boardwalk Homecare has been providing quality live-in home care throughout New Jersey. Mindful that long-term care planning has become sophisticated for discharge planners and onerous for their patients, Boardwalk Homecare embarked on a unique strategy that did not exist in a very crowded home care industry. Over the course of 10 years, Boardwalk Homecare has developed a Case Management Approach to home care focused on the following principles: • Be Compassionate,

There are many instances where home health care is required but why choose a live-in caregiver vs. hourly care for your loved one? Live-in caregiver offers the optimum in home health care at a more affordable rate. Did you know that the daily flat rate for a live-in equates to about nine hours of hourly care? Not only is this a significant financial value, but your loved one benefits from a caregiver being in the home around the clock. Continual Trust In addition to affordab

While there are a number of policies and procedures to consider in creating a successful live-in home care experience, the following are some key ones that should be addressed right at the start! The list has been comprised using the 80/20 rule (roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes). Here are the Top 5: 1. Job Description: While licensed home care providers will institute a Plan of Care for their caregiver to follow based on a nurse assessment, families w

People have a tendency to delay long-term care decisions until absolutely necessary. Naturally, we can all understand how an individual of declining functionality might have difficulty facing the reality of waning independence. The concept of live-in home care, in which a stranger is entrusted to live and care for someone in their home, can be challenging and it is often avoided due to the individual’s denial of their need for care. While it is very common for elders to d