Providing exceptional Private Duty Nursing & Senior Home Care in Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding areas since 2004.

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.

Overcoming Stress While Helping Mom Recover Following Her Hospitalization

An in-home care agency can do wonders to help during the recovery process, especially when it comes to following doctor’s recommendations and avoiding missing opportunities that can make a world of difference.

How to Celebrate Easter with Your Senior Mom or Dad?

Home care can help find your loved one a ride to get to an event where there may be get-togethers, fun treats, easter egg hunts for kids, and much more.

Tips to Help the Average Family Caregiver Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s

As a family caregiver supporting somebody with Alzheimer’s, life is going to be difficult. Alzheimer’s home care can help.

In-Home Care Helps Seniors with Osteoporosis

Cell degradation increases, slowing down the building of new bone tissue, resulting in brittle, porous bones that easily break.

Handling Senior Hip Issues: When to Get More Help

With the assistance and support of loved ones, senior home care, and health care, seniors can thrive even with hip issues.

How to Maintain Safe Cholesterol Levels in Seniors

While high cholesterol may not cause instant damage, it increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Working with a certified home care expert can help maintain healthy levels, minimizing the risk of further deterioration.

Expert Makeup Tips for Senior Women

Personal care at home can make it easier for women to apply makeup successfully. Here are some other useful tips!

Overcoming Appetite Loss in Seniors Professional Care Strategies and Nutritional Support

Seniors experiencing loss of appetite can become malnourished, suffer weight loss and develop other health complications; therefore, proper care and nutrition for seniors experiencing loss of appetite are vital.

Ways for Seniors to Lower Risk of Depression

It is possible with help from loved ones and home care for seniors to lower their risk of depression. Here are some ways they can do just that.

Understanding Why Seniors Grieve Differently and How to Help

Working together, the 24-hour home care team and loved ones can help seniors deal with loss and grief and improve their overall health.