Home Care

  • How Much Does Hospice Care at Home Cost Patients and Their Families?

    Hospice care at home is covered by most health insurance plans, so patients and their families don’t usually have to pay anything out of pocket.

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  • Veteran-Directed Care Program Supports Living at Home

    The VDC program gives veterans who wish to avoid nursing home placement a budget for long-term care and control over the home and community based services they use—including paying family members to be caregivers.

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  • Products and Services That Provide Medication Reminders for Seniors

    Taking the correct medication and dosage at the right time becomes increasingly difficult with age. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ suggestions of products and services that can prompt a senior to take their meds and track their doses.

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  • The Home-Based VA Care Program

    Charlie recently fell ill, but we had a difficult time determining what was wrong. Our team from the Home-Based VA Care Program was punctual, determined, and considerate throughout the entire process, and for that I am grateful.

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  • Tips to Extend Independence of a Senior at Home

    Most seniors long to stay in their own homes and retain their independence. As the need for assistance increases, use these 5 tips to support their independence for as long as possible.

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  • Youth Caregivers Have a Hard Time Finding Respite

    Finding and accessing respite care resources can be especially challenging for younger caregivers who are still in school.

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  • When One Parent Dies the Other Often Needs a Long-Term Care Plan

    The death of one parent often exposes the care needs of the surviving spouse. Unfortunately for many adult children, the funeral of one parent becomes a time for planning for the long-term care of the surviving parent.

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  • A New Year Calls for a New Attitude Toward Caregiving

    The start of a new year is an excellent time for honest reflection. If caregiving has taken a toll on your emotions and health, it’s time to make some changes. What will you do differently this year to ensure your own well-being while caring for others?

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  • Dementia and Sleep Issues

    Changes to the brain can cause sleep problems in elderly adults with dementia, and sleep loss can further worsen dementia symptoms.

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  • Do elders need full-time care as Alzheimer's disease progresses?

    As Alzheimer's disease progresses, your loved one may need more care than you can provide. Your options range from home health care and adult day care, to assisted living and nursing homes with specialized Alzheimer's care units.

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  • How to Choose Respite Care for Dementia Patients

    For caregivers and their loved ones with dementia, respite care is critical. Finding the best type of short-term dementia care depends on a senior’s mental and physical health, the extent of their care team’s support, and their budget.

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  • Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parent's Needs

    When choosing senior housing and elder care, there are many options. These tips will help you decide which options are best suited to meet the care needs of your aging parent.

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  • VA Pension Can Help Housebound Veterans Cover Costs of Living and Long-Term Care

    Veterans who are confined to their homes due to age, illness or disability may be able to receive a tax-free monetary benefit from the VA to help them pay for long-term care and support services.

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  • Medicaid's “Cash and Counseling” Allows Pay for Family Caregivers

    Family members could become paid caregivers through the Cash and Counseling or Consumer Direction Care Medicaid Programs. Learn about eligibility requirements, how to apply and benefits you could receive.

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  • Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Professional Caregivers

    There’s nothing more reassuring than finding a caregiver who goes above and beyond in their role. So, when the holidays roll around, what is the best way to thank these compassionate people for treating our loved ones like family?

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  • Finding Transportation Services for Seniors

    When a senior can no longer drive, it’s important that there are alternate transportation options available to them. Be sure to consider costs, accessibility, safety and medical needs when selecting transportation and driving services for an elder.

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