Yearly Archives: «2013»

We’ve all heard stories of home health aides who don’t seem to have a rapport with the clients they assist. In turn, clients have a difficult time welcoming them into their homes, reinforcing an already difficult situation involving a loss of privacy. In fact, if you are a person who is facing the task of…

When it becomes clear that a loved one requires extensive care, people are often quick to assume that a move to the nursing home is the only option. After all, if 24-hour care is needed, isn’t facility living the best solution? Believe it or not, it is possible for many people to receive the necessary…

A March 2012 USA Today article by Christine Dugas discusses the challenges that children often face when caring for elderly parents. Dugas writes, “Family caregivers take over many responsibilities. One might manage a parent’s finances, while another sibling will take the parent to doctors’ appointments and shopping. Those who move in with a parent take…

Transitioning to home care is a process, both for the person receiving care and for family members of that individual. Nobody offers support quite like a spouse, but what if that spouse also ends up requiring care? Is it possible for both partners to afford care, and it is realistic for two individuals in need…

Are you searching for long-term care options?  Or perhaps you have a loved one who is facing long-term care… According to LongTermCare.gov, “70% of people turning age 65 can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives.” If you think the only two options are assisted living and nursing care, think again. …

If you or a loved one is in need of senior care, it can be difficult to know which option is best, especially if a health condition is limiting an individual’s ability to keep up with the tasks of daily life. There are clear advantages to remaining at home with the help of a home…

If you or a loved one needs to make a change in the way you live, don’t assume that nursing care or assisted living are your only options. Is a health condition interfering with the ability to keep up with household duties and chores? No problem. A quality home care agency will offer a variety…

You’ve made the decision to utilize the benefits of home care for your loved one. After all, the ability to receive care from home allows your loved one to get the help he or she needs in a place that is comforting and familiar. However, you may be surprised to find that even when home…

The transition from living independently to receiving assistance  can be difficult for both family caregivers and those who require care. Yet when you consider alternatives such as assisted living or nursing care, home care may prove to be the most empowering decision. Is home care the right choice for you? Consider the following points as…

If you’ve been the one caring for an aging family member, it can be difficult when you realize that you need the help of a home care agency. Perhaps you came to this conclusion when caring for your loved one began to put a strain on your marriage, your career, or your ability to care…