When speaking of home health care and in-home care, it is most important to know that one size does not fit all. Every client is an individual with conditions and circumstances unique to that client. For that reason, we do not simply dispatch a caregiver upon request–there is far more involved in the selection of a caregiver to ensure competent, compassionate, and consistent in-home assistance. Clients come to us with many and varying needs: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia…Parkinson’s…Diabetes…long-term cancer and dialysis treatment…recovery from falls, stroke, and surgery. For this reason, we insist on an initial complimentary and non-obligatory […]
January–from Janus, the Roman mythological two-headed god, who was gifted with the ability to look back as well as forward. That is pretty much what we mortals are prone to do at this time of year–to look back over where we have been and what we have done…and then look forward to where we would like to see ourselves going and what we would like to be doing. I am sure we all to that to some lesser or greater degree. And I certainly find it most beneficial to do just that for our agency… Looking Back: 2024 was a […]
Although we specialize in home care services, particularly in-home care, the care of our clients extends beyond the confines of their home. Regardless of The Client’s condition, be that Alzheimer’s Disease or some other dementia, Parkinson’s, diabetes, or surgery recovery, we stand firm on the distinctives that have made Aker Kasten the premier home health care agency is Palm Beach County. Our passion is to provide each with care truly unparalleled in our competence and compassion… Our priority is to care for each in a way that demonstrates our sensitivity to our unshakable conviction that each client is […]
We are committed to the health and well-being of our clients, caregivers, and community. Naturally, as the reports about the spread and danger of COVID-19 continue to stream across our news media, we have become alert to the need for action. In light of this, as the leading providers of home health care in Boca Raton and surrounding areas, we have taken steps to educate and protect our clients, caregivers, and community about the importance of proper hand washing and respiratory precautions. We distributed to each of our clients and caregivers gift bags containing informational and practical items to assist […]
Whether a senior is receiving home health services in a facility or at home, maintaining a sense of independence is a major consideration when looking to improve quality of life. When providing care for a loved one, it is easy to get into the habit of doing everything FOR the person rather than WITH the person. However, this well-intentioned behavior can actually have a negative influence on the person’s wellbeing. Sustaining feelings of senior independence is important for many reasons: The person receiving care will appreciate that you are seeing him as an individual still capable of making a contribution to […]
Many older adults wish to age in place in the comfort of home; however, when assistance is needed, shopping for in-home care can be a bit overwhelming to choose the best home care for senior loved ones. Knowing what type of care your loved one needs and what to look for in a home health care agency will produce a more informed decision for your loved one’s care. The following are the top five things you need to know when shopping for Boca Raton area home care services. Is there a difference between home care and home health care? Yes. Home […]