As we age, most of us we will need help with our ADL’s (basic care needs) or our IADL’s (skills that allow us to live independently). As seniors age, there might come a time for senior assistance. If your loved one can manage their ADL’s...
Knowing the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia is important, especially for the care of an aging loved one. The biggest differentiator between the two is that Alzheimer’s is a disease while Dementia is a syndrome that cause deterioration of the memory. According to World Health Organization,...
Snow storms, blizzards, black ice – winters can be scary and torturous in most states. While most people like to stay indoors, cozied up by a fire, there are a few people out there who might need some extra consideration. Elderly seniors may need some...
The term “The Sandwich Life” has taken off and spread through the baby boomer generation like fire. What is it, you ask? The Sandwich Life refers to a person, typically in their late 30’s, 40’s, and early 50’s, who is having to not only take...
You’ve done your homework. You have interviewed several In-Home Care agencies. You asked the tough questions and you have narrowed down your search. How do you know which In-Home Care Management Program to choose? After all, you want to know your loved one will be...
In-home care services help seniors maintain independence while allowing them to stay in the comfort of their own home. Hiring an in-home care professional is a big decision. You want nothing but the best for your loved one and there are a lot of questions...
Deciding whether or not it is time to get in-home healthcare for loved ones can be tough. According to an AARP study, 90% of seniors want to stay in their own home. So how do you know when it is time? There are many questions...
During the holidays, senior citizens who live on their own often have a tough couple of weeks. Yet home healthcare, an industry that earned $72.2 billion in expenditures in 2010, is great for seniors. In home senior care professionals can help these individuals tremendously, but...
Every year, more than 8.7 million people receive home health care support from long-term home health agencies. There are many reasons why so many senior citizens opt for home health care. If you believe that your elderly loved one should seriously consider receiving home health...
Talking with senior citizens about the future can be difficult. This may explain why more than 90% of survey participants in the U.S. over the age of 65 have not even spoken with their significant others, parents, or adult children about critical long-term care issues....