Elder care services cover a wide range of needs, but not all home care agencies are created equal. Having a general overview of what to know when using elder care services will help as you begin selecting the right caregiving agency and services for your loved one. Before reviewing the most common services available to…
Covering the costs of senior care can require creative financing from a range of different areas. While Medicare does not cover the full costs of home care services, you may find that some of your loved one’s home care costs can be temporarily subsidized by Medicare or Medicaid. This article provides a general overview of…
As people age, some of the functions that once came so easily may start to diminish, or are lost completely. However, that does not mean seniors cannot continue to lead healthy, active and productive lives, no matter their ability level. There are myriad ways people can age productively, including eating a healthy diet, getting enough…
It’s easy to bury your head in the sand when you notice a parent or grandparent requires more support to remain safely independent and to accomplish daily tasks. Conversations around aging, needing more help, relinquishing car keys, or even suggesting a senior needs assistance can be difficult, so most people put them off until the…
At 10am, we receive a call from Mary, looking for home care for her mother, Patricia. Patricia lost her driver’s license about a year ago. Since then, she’s experienced increasing balance and mobility issues due to declining vision. Mary lives out of town but is visiting. She recognizes Patricia’s need for care at home. Our…
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and appears in more than 80 percent of dementia cases. It can cause seniors to withdraw from relationships and stop participating in activities that they used to enjoy. To reduce the effects of severe cognitive impairment it is important to keep these relationships intact. For families with…
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