Respite care is quite common nowadays. Statistics show that 20% of households have someone who is providing caregiving services to their loved one or family member. While this can be highly rewarding, it can also be a heavy task. Sometimes, family caregivers will end up stressed and feeling drained. Here is why respite is important for caregivers.

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Building connections takes time. That's why it's important to ensure that you give your loved one some time to adjust to a new caregiver. Statistics show that 33% of non-institutionalized individuals over 65 have limited activity levels resulting from chronic health issues. This means that your loved one will need a caregiver they can trust and one who fully understands their needs. Here's how you can help your loved one adjust to a new...

It can be difficult to be objective and understand that your loved one may require in-home care. Although there is certainly nothing wrong with needing home care assistance, making that decision will almost always be difficult. It's recognizing a transition, and lots of people remain in denial about a need for that transition well until occurs. But you don't want to get to that point. With that in mind,...

These are the positive aspects every senior needs to feel and what makes home care a better option than relocating.

When it comes time to hire home care services, we all want the best for our loved ones. But how do you know which company will give them the quality of care they deserve? Below are some questions that should be asked before making any decisions.

1. How Much Does the Company Charge?

When it comes to home care, you should never hire someone based on price alone. Rather, consider how their cost...

In-home care is allowing millions of seniors to continue to live where they want and how they want. It is estimated that a whopping 90% of seniors want to age in place at home. In-home care is making that possible.

Professional home care assists seniors in their homes and helps to keep them safe, but that is not all it has to offer. There is a broad spectrum of benefits that come with professional care at home.

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It's always hard to think about our parents growing older. But it is a reality that we all have to accept. In the best-case scenario, they will be cared for by their children in their home with help from home care assistants and caregivers.

Many families have to choose between work and caregiving. If you know that somebody in your family will need constant care and supervision, it makes sense to put a plan into action now. The more...

The US Census Bureau estimates that the American population will continue to age, with one in five people being 65+ by 2042. Ninety percent of aging adults say that they prefer to age in place. The talk about home care assistance is a sensitive one, laden with much emotion, but it is an important one.

Changing The Narrative

Primary caregivers may feel fear or a feeling of...

The American population is gradually aging, with the average life expectancy doubling over the last century. The Population Reference Bureau estimates there will be 95 million citizens above 65 by the year 2040.

A nationwide survey by the AARP shows that 90% of seniors prefer to age in place. They get to maintain their independence while spending their last years in a familiar environment. While your loved one might enjoy the...

As you look for an in home caregiver, you want to find a professional that will provide quality care. Statistics show that close to 90% of seniors say they want to remain in their house as they age.

But providing elderly care at home or in the hospital requires staff with many skills. In this article, we’ll look at some of those characteristics that make a great caregiver.

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Each day, there are over 10,000 senior baby boomers turning 65 in the United States. Over 90% of them would prefer to age-in-place. Choosing a senior care agency for your parent can be stressful. Without the right information on what to look out for, it may be easy to get stuck with the wrong caregiver. Here are five mistakes to avoid as you hire an aide to care for your loved one.

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When your parents or close loved one advance in age and cannot take care of themselves anymore, the least you can do is to ensure that they do not suffer. Even though you may not have enough time to take care of them, you can always ensure that they are comfortable by finding in home elderly care services. Senior citizens have more than enough options when it comes to this situation.

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