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
Ask the Pharmacist: Caregivers, Take Care
Approximately 42 million Americans provide unpaid care to an ill or disabled adult and new research shows the stress associated with this responsibility can have a negative effect on a person’s health
Paying for Long Term Care
Long-term care services include personal care services like bathing, doing household chores, and other activities, to help you stay independent in your community. Long-term care also includes communit
Medicare and Medicaid Basics
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What is Long-Term Care?
What is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care is a variety of services that includes medical and non-medical care to people who have a chronic illness or disability. Long-term care helps meet health or perso
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,
Hiring a Home Care Provider
Most people prefer to be cared for in their home rather than a nursing home, but finding a home care provider for you or a loved one can be daunting. The following are some things to keep in mind when
Nursing Home Issues
Choosing and Evaluating a Nursing Home
Can there be a more difficult job than finding a nursing home for a parent or spouse? No one wants to live in a nursing home. They serve as institutions of last
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect your life in many ways. It can range from missing certain sounds to total loss of hearing. Hearing loss can be serious. You may not hear the sound of your smoke detector alerti