Author: Anna Mensah-Nti, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN Founder

Anna Mensah-Nti MSN-Ed, BSN, RN is a Registered Nurse and founder of Access Home Care Inc. She received her BSN from Marymount University in 2001. “My desire to enter into nursing started when one of my older sisters died of kidney disease due to lack of care. At age 15, I decided to enter into nursing so that I could provide quality care to patients.Upon arrival in United States at 21 years of age, I enrolled in T.C Willliams School of Practical Nursing while working as a nursing assistant at a nursing home. I also worked as a part-time home health aide to take of the elderly. After completion of my practical nurse education, I worked in geriatric psychiatry unit at Dominion Hospital and Arlington Correctional facility mental health unit. I completed Marymount University in 2001 and entered into Home Care as a field case manager. I held that position for 2 years and as an Administrator, and for another 2 years until Access Home Care was found in 2004." Today, Access Home Care has over 300 employees and 286 clients.

Using National Healthy Skin Month to Prioritize Skin Care for Seniors

National Healthy Skin Month is a great time for seniors and family caregivers to assess skin care needs. Personal care at home can help aging adults take better care of their skin and stay healthier overall.

How Disabled Adult Care Can Help Keep Your Hearing-Impaired Loved One Safer At Home

Having an expert in disabled adult care review your senior’s home for safety issues is a great step toward creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment for them while giving you peace of mind.

Symptoms of AFib in Your Senior

If your loved one needs help starting or staying on course with new lifestyle changes, a home care assistance team who assists him in his home could be a great resource to help him succeed with these changes.

Five Fall Sports for Your Senior to Try This Year

A senior home care provider can be a great support person in finding sporting leagues and teams that involve senior individuals.

How 24-Hour Home Care Helps Seniors Who Are Fighting Cancer

With 24-hour home care, your mom or dad will have continuous medical monitoring.

Modifications for Seniors with Poor Grip Strength

Seniors with home care can learn tips and tricks to possibly improve their grip strength.

Tips For Transferring Your Senior Parent

The caregivers who specialize in personal care at home have training that helps them transfer seniors of all shapes, sizes, and abilities safely.

Senior Home Care Supports Families Who Are Unprepared for Family Caregiving

Senior home care offers more well-rounded, experienced assistance for aging men and women when they have the need.

Dental Hygiene for Dementia Patients

Seniors with dementia often have more difficulty with personal care tasks as dementia progresses. Dental hygiene is still just as important as ever, so it’s important to have a plan.

How Seniors Can Get a Better Sleep This Summer

Home care should help your loved one find activities that will relax them before bed and then use these to create a routine they can implement every single day for your loved one.