World Cancer Day – 4th February
HFN have Carers with oncology experience who provide care and support to patients with cancer. This includes personal care, such as bathing and grooming, as well as practical tasks such as managing medications and transportations to appointments.
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
How We Meet Client Expectations when placing HFN Carers
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
The plan considers the Patient’s physical, emotional and social needs, and includes details on specific tasks and responsibilities of the Carer such as bathing/showering, dressing, meal preparation and administering medication as prescribed.
Compiling an HFN Nursing Agency Care Plan
The Importance of an HFN Nursing Agency Home Care Plan
It’s Holiday Time - Let HFN Assist with Respite Care
Holiday time for the family is important. Respite care for the family caregivers is possible when you have good backup from HFN Nursing Agency.
The Role Of The Home Care Registered Nurse
Working as a Registered Nurse with HFN Nursing Agency is a Challenge and a Pleasure. I say Challenge as I must Challenge myself to be one of many Personas.
November is Diabetes Awareness month!
Diabetes is a chronic condition known by the characteristic of elevated blood sugar levels.
HFN Nursing Agency’s Human Touch
Since the Covid-19 pandemic people have become hesitant to hug friends and family members, yet it is a vital part of our emotional and psychological wellbeing.
World Stroke Day - 29th October
HFN is highlighting World Stroke Day, October 29th, to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. HFN also observes the day to raise awareness of the prevention, treatment, and care at home of stroke victims.
Dementia care tips from experienced caregivers
Caring for someone with dementia isn’t intuitive and doesn’t come naturally. There’s a lot to learn, but you don’t have to figure everything out the hard way.
Memory Games That Exercise the Mind for People With Alzheimer's
Scientists and drug companies are investigating and developing new therapies to slow the disease, treat symptoms, and ultimately find a cure.
How to age well and stay in your home
We’d like to continue to live independently — albeit with hired home care help on occasion for overly challenging tasks — as long as possible.
How to age well
Getting older is inevitable (and certainly better than the alternative). While you can’t control your age, you can slow the decline of aging with smart choices along the way.
Care for your ageing parents in their own home or move them into yours?
When your parent starts needing help with daily activities or isn’t safe living alone, you’re faced with a complex decision: should you move them in with you?
Stroke (CVA)
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives oxygen and nutrients supplied to the brain, causing brain cells to die.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections and how the infection manifests itself.
The Essential Role of Women
The founder of HFN Nursing Agency, Alex Hegerstrom, realised that women are the backbone of our communities – the unsung heroes of our society.
Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline, a new study finds
A study assessed how type 2 diabetes affects brain aging and function.