ComfortCare Homes of Kansas City http://comfortcarekc.com Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:48:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 What do CareGivers do if a resident becomes anxious? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-do-caregivers-do-if-a-resident-becomes-anxious/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-caregivers-do-if-a-resident-becomes-anxious http://comfortcarekc.com/what-do-caregivers-do-if-a-resident-becomes-anxious/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:48:26 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=82 The low resident-to-caregiver ratio (generally 5-to-1 or less) allows us to react quickly to any anxiety issues. We find that there are fewer issues with anxiety and confusion because of the familiarity with CareGivers and the small, residential-style surroundings.

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/what-do-caregivers-do-if-a-resident-becomes-anxious/feed/ 0 What are your requirements for staff members at ComfortCare Homes? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-your-requirements-for-staff-members-at-comfortcare-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-your-requirements-for-staff-members-at-comfortcare-homes http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-your-requirements-for-staff-members-at-comfortcare-homes/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:46:24 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=80 All staff members must have worked previously with Alzheimer’s patients before coming to work at ComfortCare Homes. They are fully screened, including background and personal reference checks. Additionally, our on-staff nurse provides on-going training in all aspects of memory care.

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-your-requirements-for-staff-members-at-comfortcare-homes/feed/ 0 What are some informational sites on Alzheimer’s and Dementia? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-some-informational-sites-on-alzheimers-and-dementia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-some-informational-sites-on-alzheimers-and-dementia http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-some-informational-sites-on-alzheimers-and-dementia/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:45:36 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=78 For information on Alzheimer’s and other memory loss conditions check out the following:
www.alz.org/kansascity
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers.
www.michaeljfox.org

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/what-are-some-informational-sites-on-alzheimers-and-dementia/feed/ 0 How can I learn about medical studies conducted in the Kansas City area? http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-medical-studies-conducted-in-the-kansas-city-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-i-learn-about-medical-studies-conducted-in-the-kansas-city-area http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-medical-studies-conducted-in-the-kansas-city-area/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:44:34 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=76 The mission of KU Alzheimer and Memory Program (KU-AMP) is to
promote healthy brain aging and strategies for the prevention of Alzheimer’s
disease. Their team is committed to conducting high-quality; innovative
research projects that advance this mission.  For more information see
www.kualzheimers.org

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-medical-studies-conducted-in-the-kansas-city-area/feed/ 0 How can I learn about care giving options for my Mom who has Alzheimer’s? http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-care-giving-options-for-my-mom-who-has-alzheimers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-i-learn-about-care-giving-options-for-my-mom-who-has-alzheimers http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-care-giving-options-for-my-mom-who-has-alzheimers/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:43:30 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=74 There are many care giving options for people suffering with Alzheimer’s.  There is in home care, senior day care and live-in facilities such as large assisted living institutions.  An alternative is ComfortCare Homes. Our homes are all in neighborhood settings with anywhere from 5 to 8 residents and specially trained CareGivers. Our residents like the comforts of a home.  However if you are looking to care for your Mom at home, you may want to check out

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/how-can-i-learn-about-care-giving-options-for-my-mom-who-has-alzheimers/feed/ 0 Do residents need to move to another facility as they approach end of life? http://comfortcarekc.com/do-residents-need-to-move-to-another-facility-as-they-approach-end-of-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-residents-need-to-move-to-another-facility-as-they-approach-end-of-life http://comfortcarekc.com/do-residents-need-to-move-to-another-facility-as-they-approach-end-of-life/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:42:57 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=72 We utilize the services of Hospice as necessary.  With the assistance of this service, your loved one typically can stay with us through the end of life. ]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/do-residents-need-to-move-to-another-facility-as-they-approach-end-of-life/feed/ 0 What if we want to take our loved one out to dinner or to go shopping? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-we-want-to-take-our-loved-one-out-to-dinner-or-to-go-shopping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-if-we-want-to-take-our-loved-one-out-to-dinner-or-to-go-shopping http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-we-want-to-take-our-loved-one-out-to-dinner-or-to-go-shopping/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:41:29 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=68 That is perfectly acceptable, and many of our residents thoroughly enjoy these outings.

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-we-want-to-take-our-loved-one-out-to-dinner-or-to-go-shopping/feed/ 0 What if I am not available to take my loved one to a doctor appointment? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-i-am-not-available-to-take-my-loved-one-to-a-doctor-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-if-i-am-not-available-to-take-my-loved-one-to-a-doctor-appointment http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-i-am-not-available-to-take-my-loved-one-to-a-doctor-appointment/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:41:10 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=66 We can help you arrange for someone to assist taking a resident to appointments.  We also have a physician who comes to visit our residents upon request.

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/what-if-i-am-not-available-to-take-my-loved-one-to-a-doctor-appointment/feed/ 0 Can I come and visit any time, or do I have to call ahead? http://comfortcarekc.com/can-i-come-and-visit-any-time-or-do-i-have-to-call-ahead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-come-and-visit-any-time-or-do-i-have-to-call-ahead http://comfortcarekc.com/can-i-come-and-visit-any-time-or-do-i-have-to-call-ahead/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:40:22 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=64 Family members are welcome anytime.  You don’t even need to call ahead.  We know that our residents’ spirits are lifted when visitors arrive.

]]> http://comfortcarekc.com/can-i-come-and-visit-any-time-or-do-i-have-to-call-ahead/feed/ 0 What kinds of daily activities do you provide? http://comfortcarekc.com/what-kinds-of-daily-activities-do-you-provide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-kinds-of-daily-activities-do-you-provide http://comfortcarekc.com/what-kinds-of-daily-activities-do-you-provide/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:39:32 +0000 ComfortCare Admin http://comfortcarekc.norberg-ad.com/?p=62 We have at least one, and many times more than one, activities each day.  This includes daily exercise, as well as reading the newspaper.  We strive to keep residents actively engaged in all aspects of their home.

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