Now that we’ve covered the basics and some hidden risks in our past couple of blogs on shopping for home care, we’d like to share three areas to be sure to take into consideration: Assessing Needs With a professional home care agency, you don’t need to worry about determining what services are best for a […]
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In this second part of our blog series dedicated to home care options, we’re taking the basics we shared in our first blog and going a step further to uncover some risk factors you may not be aware of. While it may seem easiest to respond to an ad in the paper posted by an
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Now that the holiday shopping is behind us, you may find the need for a different kind of shopping: shopping for home care for an elderly loved one. Spending time during the holidays with senior family members often uncovers needs that had previously gone unnoticed, and it can be an emotional and confusing time to
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Have you ever considered co-housing as part of your retirement plan? It may be the wave of the future for older adults! The real estate world is full of emerging housing trends, but co-housing for seniors may be the next big one. The Cohousing Association of the United States describes cohousing as, “A type of
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It's no surprise that most older adults prefer to age in place at home. There's just something about the familiarity of home that helps people feel more confident and comfortable. However, staying at home unassisted may not always be the best idea, and it's important to determine if in-home care is the right choice for
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Appetites change as people age, but not eating enough or losing weight without trying could be a sign of an underlying health condition in an older adult. It could also be related to an easily resolved situation such as difficulty grasping cooking tools, loneliness at mealtimes or getting to the store regularly. Helping seniors maintain
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Feelings of sadness and isolation aren't uncommon in older adults, particularly for those who live alone. Depression, however, can be quite serious for older seniors, and may lead to a downward spiral in overall health. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that there are four syndromes that appear to be synonymous with failure to
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Caring for an aging loved one is often a full-time job, and like any job, it's important to take some time off once in a while. Taking the time to care for yourself allows you to recharge your mental and emotional batteries so that you can be a better caregiver for your loved one. Having
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Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one is a physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding job, one that requires time for the family caregiver to rest and relax on occasion. Respite care allows for relief from the daily responsibilities of caregiving, allowing the family caregiver to also care for himself or herself. Here are a
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Does Mom need medical assistance, or just a little help around the house? Will Medicare cover the care Dad requires? Is there a difference between home care and home health care? If you're just diving into the world of in-home care for the first time, it can seem very overwhelming, and you probably have a
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