SECOND IN A SERIES: EASY ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDERCARE
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In the first article, we listed some of the fundamental tough questions about eldercare. We d
Senior Living Options
This article briefly summarizes the different types of Senior Living Options.
What Are 55+ Living Communities?
55+ Communities are sometimes called age active adult housing, qualified communities or a
Hospice Care: Separating Fact From Fiction
(BPT) – In the living room, a grandfather laughs and plays video games with his granddaughters. Later, he joins the rest of his family to say grace before enjoying a meal together. Moments of life lik
What is Respite Care?
Millions of Americans provide unpaid assistance each year to elderly family, friends, and neighbors to help them remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Sometime
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice programs are available to help terminally ill individuals live their remaining days with dignity. These programs can assist the family (or other designated caregiver) in making the patient as
What is Assited Living?
Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care prov
Who Provides Home Care?
Home care services are usually provided by home care organizations but may also be obtained from registries and independent providers. Home care organizations include home health agencies; hospices; h
Aging in Place
According to the Families USA Senior Watch, nineteen to one, older Americans in need of long term care, would prefer to be cared for at home. These older adults who are over 65 years of ag
Preparedness for Caregiving Questionnaire
People may feel well prepared for some aspects of giving care to another person, and not as well prepared for other aspects. How well prepared do you think you are to do each of the following, even if