Home Care Center
Home Care is for older adults who are looking for help with activities of daily living. Below are several informational articles to help you learn more about home care and how to select a provider.
Home Care Overview
As an increasing number of seniors choose to remain in their home rather than move into a senior living community, the demand for home care continues to rise. Also called “companion care”, home care consists of non-medical services that allow an individual to receive assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Learn more about home care…
Senior Home Health Care
Senior home health care is a formal, government-regulated service provided in the home to elderly, disabled and/or chronically ill people who need either physical care, such as nursing or physical therapy, or housekeeping services, such as help with bathing, dressing or meal preparation. Learn more about senior home health care…
Home Health Care Explained
When exploring senior care options, the terminology can be confusing as multiple terms can often be used to describe the same services or types of care. The terms “home care” and “home health care” are often used interchangeably to describe care provided in a senior’s home. Read more about home health care…
Home Senior Care: Top Things to Consider
The graying of America due to aging baby boomers has focused more attention on home senior care. For many individuals and their families this care can mean the difference between seniors staying in the comfort of their own home or moving into assisted living or a nursing home. Learn more about home senior care…
Aging in Place
Aging in place is the ability for seniors to live in their own homes, wherever that may be, for as long as they are independent and safe. With so many elders planning to age in place, it is important to know that a wide range of information, services and products are available to make staying “at home” a viable option. Read more about aging in place..
Home Health for your Loved One
Home health services help seniors by providing highly personalized, cost-effective health care that enables them to function independently in their community. Assistance with daily life activities from housekeeping to medication management and nursing care, makes it possible for many individuals to maintain rich, quality lifestyles in the family home, assisted living facility or retirement center. Learn more about home health…
Home Care Costs
For many seniors, the ability to remain at home for as long as possible is a high priority. The availability of home care allows for this to happen as caregivers can provide specific services to those who require help in maximizing their independence. Home care costs are primarily determined by the number of hours required of the caregiver per day and how many other services and supplies are required. Read more about home care costs…
PACE Programs: Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
PACE programs are run by Medicare. They provide long-term care services to individuals who require skilled nursing care but wish to remain at home and maintain their quality of life. The primary objective of the PACE program is to help participants age in place, enabling them to stay in their communities and live at home for as long as they are safely able, with the goal of delaying or avoiding nursing home placement. Read more about PACE programs…
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