Activities of daily living, or ADL, are often used by Long Term Insurance providers as a way of gauging whether or not an individual qualifies to receive benefits. Activities of Daily Living typically include: Eating Bathing Dressing Using the Restroom Transferring and Mobility Continence Typically, to qualify for the benefits associated with Long Term Care […]
Caregiving can be complicated for families. More than one family member often needs some level of ongoing care, and these needs change over time as health improves or declines. Often, the decision to hire a caregiver is made by multiple family members, all with different desires, schedules, budgets and terms under which they are willing […]
Affordable home care matters. A recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP outlined the need for caregivers. If you find yourself struggling with the financial and health elements of caring for a loved one at home, you’re not alone. The researchers found that in years to come, the number of those […]
A recent study by The National Alliance of Caregiving outlined the special circumstances experienced by caregivers of a loved one with dementia. Here are some of the statistics about dementia caregivers: 58% of dementia caregivers are women. On average, dementia caregivers are about 6 years older than non-dementia caregivers. The person receiving care is normally significantly older than […]
For many seniors and their loved ones, end of life care in a familiar, comfortable home setting, rather than an impersonal institution, is vastly preferable. In the home setting, caregivers from a quality home care agency provide comfort care support, delivered with a personal touch. At-home hospice care services typically provide just two hours (or […]
Home care is a supportive, personalized option to help aging, disabled or rehabilitating residents with daily tasks. The service assigns a polite, reliable and caring worker to visit your home or apartment. Your home care worker handles daily errands and household tasks for you. Home care workers can help you stick to your routine, get […]
When you’re doing just fine at home, but need help with a few important daily or weekly tasks, home care can help you. Home care services in AZ are designed to help seniors or people recovering from illness. With home care help, you can live comfortably and safely at home. Dependable In-Home Care for Seniors […]
If you’re looking for the best home care provider to help you or your loved one at home, the search may seem daunting. That’s why we’ve put together a list of things to keep in mind as you make your choice. Use this guide to search for affordable, top-quality senior in-home care. How to Recognize […]