Coronavirus, First Confirmed Case in Wisconsin

Share this article:The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the local health department, UW Hospital and Clinics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed the first Wisconsin case of 2019 novel coronavirus. The Coronavirus...

What are Personal Care Services in Home Care?

Share this article: Is it difficult for you or a loved one to perform simple daily activities?  Would the assistance of another person make these tasks manageable for you, and improve the quality of your life?  If you answered “yes” to these questions,...

Memory Loss and Mental Stimulation

Share this article:It is important for everyone, young and old, to get physical exercise. There are many benefits to your body by getting around 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. Some of these benefits include maintaining a healthy...

Why Medicare Won’t Pay for Aide Services

Share this article:Your parents, grandparents, or any loved ones near and dear to you are getting older. You’ve been spending a lot of additional time helping them. You’ve been doing things like helping them to get around the house, preparing meals, light...

The Importance of Hand Washing

Share this article:Did you know that thousands of people die everyday from infections?  One of the main ways infections are transmitted is by hands.  Therefore, proper hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the transmission of infections....