Hiring caregivers, choosing a home-care agency, and aging in place.
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Elder Abuse – From time to time, news reports will chronicle large cases of elder abuse where there are particularly heinous cases or a given nursing home is suddenly thrown into the spotlight because of a serious elder abuse situation or where there have been some recent deaths. Other than that, few cases of elder abuse make the headlines and the news media…
March 21, 2023
By: Roger Braddock Age discrimination is one of the fastest-growing fields of law. In 1999, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) received 14,141 claims of age discrimination. By 2003, this number had grown to 19,124 though it had slipped from its all-time high in 2002 of 19,921 claims received. While the overall number of claims has risen,…
March 21, 2023
As our loved ones age, their needs change and they may require assistance with daily activities, medical care, and other aspects of their lives. Navigating the complex world of senior care can be overwhelming, especially for family members who are unfamiliar with the available resources and services. That’s where a senior care advisor comes in…
March 18, 2023
As we age, it is natural for our physical and cognitive abilities to decline to some degree. For many seniors, this may mean that they need additional support in order to maintain their independence and quality of life. One option that is becoming increasingly popular is in-home care, which involves receiving healthcare and support services…
December 17, 2022
Offering residents a chance to age in their own home, home care aides and home health agencies are perfect for seniors who need more support than a family member could provide, but want to maintain a level of comfort and independence. Searching for a home care agency, either for yourself or as a family caregiver,…
July 6, 2021
7 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care Are you recovering from surgery and require rehabilitation or other supportive care at home? Does your loved one have a chronic illness and require long-term care? Home care services are an attractive option for many because it means getting the supportive and/or specialized care…
July 23, 2020
When adults who are older fall, it can have significant impacts on their health; one in every five elderly falls leads to a severe injury according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Dangerous falls are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries and broken bones. Even when they don’t result in emergency room visits…
March 10, 2020
About 90% of older adults say they want to age in place - stay in their own home as long as possible. In-home care makes that feasible past the point where independent living alone stops working. The category spans non-medical companions, certified home health aides, registered nurses, and live-in arrangements, and the right answer for a family depends on the level of care needed and the budget.
Our in-home care coverage breaks down the difference between hiring privately (cheaper but more administrative work) and through an agency (more expensive but the agency handles taxes, payroll, scheduling, and backfills when an aide doesn't show), how to read a home-care contract, what training to expect, and how to evaluate quality on an ongoing basis.
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