Blog Archive

June 1st marks the birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson, one of the most iconic women in modern... Read more

“When approaching the end of life, most people desire to reflect on the road traveled. In hospice, this is referred to as a life... Read more

“It comes natural to me,” says Shaunette Hyman, on why she was originally called to care. Shaunette has been with almost since we opened the doors back in 2009, and she still remembers her first client. “I’ll never forget her,” Shaunette says with a smile, “She taught me a lot, including patience, and I’m very thankful... Read more

Loneliness and isolation can feel overwhelming. It can make you feel like you are a couple thousand miles away from... Read more

  How much do you value independence? Will you work for it? Will you compromise? You may think you know the answers to those questions, but are you sure of what you’d do when things get dire, when your back’s against the wall? Consider the example and story of Benedict Arnold, who went from being... Read more

If you’ve ever spent any amount of time in the hospital, you’ve likely heard of MRSA.  First discovered in 1961, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is responsible for a variety of infections in the human body.  MRSA has been called a ‘superbug’ because it has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics and can lead to infections that are... Read more

November 13 is noted as a special day in the literary world, as it’s none other than Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday! Mainly due to the ubiquity of his two most read books, Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Stevenson’s legacy has only grown since his passing way back in 1894. The latter in... Read more

At Preferred Care at Home, when we choose who we work with, we actively seek out those with the ability for exceptional compassion and caring. It’s been the middle pillar to our first and favorite mission statement: “Reliable, Compassionate, Affordable.” Compassion can mean many things. It can be small and personal gestures and kindness, such... Read more

Greetings one and all…. I am composing this blog at 30,000 feet—winging my way back from New Hampshire after four days of presenting and recording programs. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, I am delighted to be homeward bound. But then, I always am. I am such a home body. There is no place like... Read more

How can we afford in home care for Grandma?  She needs help with bathing, dressing and meal preparation but Medicare says that they won’t pay for this type of service.  They say that they will pay for medical services such as nursing, physical therapy and such but not, what they call, non-medical services.  This is... Read more