Providing Care During COVID-19

A message from our owners and how we are providing services and offering compassionate care during COVID-19. Zack & Linda McConnell, Owners of Approved In Home Care Transcript of Video…. Zack: Hi, We are Zack and Linda McConnell and we are the Administrator and Owners of Approved In Home Care.  Our goal is to make […]

Infection Control

Infection Control

The Novel Coronavirus – FAQ

Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE About the Virus Q. What do we know about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?A. The Novel Coronavirus (recently renamed COVID-19) is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that range from the common cold to other viruses […]

Technology and Care that makes a difference.

We’re modernizing the process of setting up and managing care as well as improving upon communication between families, Care Professionals, and our Support Team. Technology and Care that makes a difference. Caregivers will be able to list their qualifications, skills, hours they’re able to work and distances they’re willing travel. Seniors will specify the type […]

Alzheimer’s Care Video – Learn about Validation, a method for communicating with seniors who are diagnosed with dementia.

Alzheimer’s Care Video – a “Must Watch”. Heartwarming Video – Learn about Validation, a method for communicating with seniors who are diagnosed with dementia. Click to Watch Video This is Love! Lady touches soul of Alzheimer’s sufferer with Christian hymns. Everyone Matters One of the most beautiful and memorable moments you will ever see on video, […]

How to Navigate the Holidays and Travel with Dementia

How to Handle Holiday Travel and Celebration Problems Common to People with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias To download and print this article, Click Here. Holiday Trouble Spot #1:  Frenzy at Home Preserve, as much as possible, the person’s daily routine regarding times for meals, exercise, and activities. Don’t think you have to make the holiday exactly […]

Understanding the Zika Virus

Help for Understanding the Zika Virus We care about you and your family’s health and safety. We want to make sure you are informed and know what to do to prevent catching the Zika virus. The best source of information to stay current on Zika is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Zika website. […]

Should You Provide Elder Care for Your Parent in Your Own Home?

Elder Care in Allen, TX – Consider these Factors Before Making the Decision to Have Mom or Dad Move In When your parent’s health starts to decline, your first thought may be to brainstorm care options. Your loved one won’t be able to care for themselves forever, so you need to have a plan in place. […]

How to View Senior Home Safety Issues from the Patient’s Perspective

Home Care in Frisco, TX – Empathy can Go a Long Way to Understanding Your Senior Loved One’s Limitations Trying to see certain issues from another person’s perspective may be challenging. When you’re talking about senior home safety, as a healthy adult, you might not understand various risk factors that the elderly person is facing. […]