If you’ve made the decision to keep a loved one in his or her home, you are probably aware of the many benefits of this path, such as the ability of your loved one to remain in a comfortable setting, surrounded by items and memories that are meaningful and familiar. But that doesn’t mean the…
Overcoming Limitations Through Home Health Care
A recent Home Health Care News article spotlights a new national study examining characteristics of the country’s oldest home health care recipients. Among the many findings are details about the types of services needed by health care recipients age 85 and older. One such finding reveals that more than half (52.2%) of the oldest home…
Home Health Care Creates Smooth Life Transitions
Let’s face it—transitions aren’t easy. And life is full of them! Sometimes it seems like the older we get, the more transitions we encounter. Perhaps you’ve watched friends and loved ones learn to cope with chronic health conditions and thrive on a day-to-day basis despite them. Or maybe you’ve seen people you care about transition…
Home Care Is a Growing Priority
A recent New York Times article by Ann Carrns reveals the extent to which many people go in order to have the option of aging at home. In fact, as people watch loved ones struggle to thrive in nursing care, many are prioritizing the ability to remain at home by purchasing long-term care (LTC) insurance….