Essential Quality Care understands the unique challenges seniors face during the summer months. With rising temperatures, it’s crucial to recognize the risks and learn how to manage the heat effectively. Here, we offer some essential tips to help seniors stay safe, comfortable, and healthy during the summer heat. Stay Hydrated Dehydration is a significant risk…
Home nursing services provide invaluable support and peace of mind when caring for your loved one. Essential Quality Care is dedicated to offering stable and compassionate care that exceeds expectations. Our team of skilled nurses is committed to providing personalized attention, fostering a deep sense of trust and well-being for your loved one. With unwavering…
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientifically validated approach often used in treating individuals with autism and other developmental conditions. As part of our wide range of services, Essential Quality Care (EQC) is proud to offer expert ABA therapy in Portland, Oregon. Understanding ABA Therapy ABA therapy is a type of therapy that improves…
As our loved ones grow older or face health struggles, there’s nothing more heartening than knowing they can continue to live independently, safe and content in the familiarity of their own homes. In-home care is a service designed to support this need. It involves professional caregivers offering assistance and care to individuals in their homes,…
Making the decision to bring in extra support for a loved one can be challenging. Essential Quality Care (EQC) based in Portland, OR, is here to make that choice easier. EQC not only promises superior home care services but also delivers peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are being cared for with professionalism,…
Providing care for a loved one is a rewarding endeavor, but it can also lead to physical and emotional exhaustion, often known as caregiver burnout. Recognizing the signs of this stress and finding ways to cope is crucial to maintaining both your health and the quality of care you provide. Understanding Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout…
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other degenerative disease, it means they will require constant home care. At such a point, life gets more challenging and can take a toll on the caregivers’ emotions and finances. Being an Alzheimer’s caregiver is a herculean task that should be carried out…
Eating a healthy diet is essential at any age, as it can help to support overall health and well-being. However, making healthy food choices can be challenging for a variety of reasons. The tips we’ve provided below are intended to be easy additions to your current diet. No matter if you’re short on time or…
While the concept of in-home care is centuries old, many people still feel unsure about hiring caregivers to offer assistance and support to their loved ones. However, for a family to carry the complete responsibility of being a caregiver can be overwhelming. At EQC Home Care, we can help your loved one at any age…
Caregivers can provide relief and comfort to individuals and their loved ones. If you’re wondering when your loved one will need a caregiver, here are a few signs you should be aware of. Health Issues Managing the health of an individual is best left for professionals. Caregivers are trained to be observant of issues that…