Caring For Those Who Wish To Age In Place The majority of older adults wish to stay in their current home as they age. In fact, one in three individuals in the aging population feel that they might be frightened of aging somewhere other than their current home. Their home provides both physical and emotional [...]
Providing Care For Your Loved One in Their Own Home In home care is becoming a popular option for aging adults who prefer to stay in their own home or the home of their loved ones instead of moving into a retirement, long-term care, or assisted living facility. Skilled and qualified in home care providers [...]
Aging adults often require some form of care or assistance. Even persons who enjoy their independence may want someone to keep them company or with whom they can do hobbies. Other persons may need additional care but would prefer not to leave their homes. This could be for many reasons, like wanting to stay in [...]
Between its hard and slippery surfaces and sharp corners, bathrooms can pose challenges to safety for any age. But as we get into our golden years, bathroom safety and home modifications for aging become more important. According to the U.S. Center for Disease and Control Prevention, most falls occur in the bathroom for those 65 [...]
Most families create plans in order to achieve important goals throughout their lifetimes. Significant effort is often put into planning for homeownership, kids’ college educations, and saving for retirement. However, the vast majority of families do not put the same effort into planning for a loved one’s future elder care needs. In fact, most families […]
Home care agencies and home care networks have faced ongoing operational challenges due to a variety of reasons. Rapidly fluctuating regulatory requirements related to the home care industry have been almost constant over the past several years now. Patients and their family caregivers are much more likely to be more active in their healthcare planning […]
According the National Council on Aging (NCOA), 6 out of 10 elders, defined as anyone 60 and over, have experienced some form of abuse. The World Health Organization estimates an even higher number. Studies cited by the NCOA, find that victims of elder abuse are more likely to die prematurely than other older adults. To […]
Home health care is a booming industry. The aging population of baby boomers is increasingly in need of in-home senior care businesses, including non-medical home care, post-acute care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Effective health marketing strategies will allow consumers to feel confident in choosing your home care agency. Online or digital marketing […]
As we age, extra assistance is often required in order to continue living independently, or in the comfort of our own homes. So, what about aging adults who suffer from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease? Are there options regarding home care for dementia patients? And, how does regular home care differ from dementia home care? [...]
Trying to determine what health care services are best for your loved ones? Home health and home care are two different types of care that are provided at home. Most people, however, assume that these services are the same. For those who find it difficult to draw a line between these two services, we are […]