It seems virtually no one wants to go to a nursing home, and most caregivers do not want to institutionalize a loved one. But even though you may be committed to home care and have no intention of uti
Paying for Long Term Care
How will you pay for long term care?
Among all the uncertainties surrounding professional long term care is one sure thing: It costs a lot. Unfortunately, public programs cover only so much of the cos
Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
Emma’s family didn’t know what to do. Her son put grab bars in the shower. Her daughter brought lunch over every day. The neighbors checked in often. But at 82 Emma needed more help. She wasn’t able t
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
Adult Home Care Services – When Families Need Help
The America population is aging and many families from the Baby-Boomer generation have become caregivers to an aging parent or relative. Most often thee households have two people working to man
Seven Memory Aids for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the major cause of progressive memory loss in people over the age of 65. It is a degenerative disease and usually starts with slight memory loss which eventually leads to
Ten Things to Ask Before Hiring a Home Care Agency
Today’s seniors have more options available to them then ever before. One option more and more seniors are turning to when their physical capabilities diminish or while they recover from a short-term
Nonmedical Home Care Services
Although most home care is provided by family, friends or volunteers, there is a growing trend to hire paid individuals or professionals to provide this care in the home. The hiring of care is prompte
Home Health Agencies
Home health agencies provide medical care to help people rehabilitate in their homes from acute medical conditions such as accidents, illnesses or surgery. Services provided include registered nurses,
Acknowledging You Need Assistance
As caregivers, we sometimes become so involved in the day-to-day efforts to keep things going we may forget to let others know we need additional assistance with providing care, or just need a break f