Aging in Place: The Different Types of In-Home Care
Understanding the Desire to Age in Place Your mom is becoming more and more frail. You’ve suggested a move to a senior living community – a place that can meet her growing health needs – but she refuses to even think about it. What now? The Importance of In-Home Care Services “An overwhelming majority of […]
Home Care After Hospital Discharge: How Professional Caregivers Ensure a Safe Recovery
Why Home Care After Hospital Discharge is Essential Your aging mom is recovering from an unexpected surgery. The hospital is ready to discharge her, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help… but you live more than an hour away, have a demanding job and […]
Choosing the Right Caregiver
Choosing the Right Caregiver Choosing the Right Caregiver Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet – just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent […]
Hiring the Right Caregiver
Hiring the Right Caregiver Hiring the Right Caregiver Your mom is failing – having trouble keeping up with day-to-day tasks like laundry, housekeeping and meal preparation. She needs assistance… but not assisted living. “The overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and with in-home care, they can do that,” […]
When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help
When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help Your dad shouldn’t be driving anymore, but he won’t give up the car keys. Your mom can no longer keep the house clean, but she refuses to hire a cleaning lady. Both of your parents […]
Family Caregiving by the Numbers
Family Caregiving by the Numbers Family Caregiving by the Numbers Are you currently caring for an aging loved one? If so, you’re definitely not alone. According to the most recent Caregiving in the U.S. report, nearly one in five (19%) Americans are currently providing care to an adult with health or functional needs. The report […]
Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition
Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition Your aging mom is recovering from an unexpected surgery. The hospital is ready to discharge her, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help… but you live more than an hour away, […]
Family Caregiving Fast Facts
Family Caregiving Fast Facts Did you know… More than 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care for someone age 50 and older in the last 12 months. The majority of caregivers (82%) care for one other adult, while 15% care for 2 adults and 3% for 3 or more adults. About 15.7 million family caregivers […]
10 Tips to Ensure Your Senior’s Home is Winter Ready
10 Tips to Ensure Your Senior’s Home is Winter Ready Winter weather is on the way, so now is a good time to prepare your senior’s home for the cold, snowy days that lie ahead. Here’s a checklist to get you started. Have the furnace inspected. Many people don’t discover a problem until they switch […]
Survey Shows Most Adults Aren’t Planning for Future Needs
Survey Shows Most Adults Aren’t Planning for Future Needs With more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day, home care is quickly becoming an increasingly important part of the senior care continuum. Seniors want to age in their homes “We know that an overwhelming majority of seniors want to age in their homes,” said Mark […]