Payment Options for In-Home Care Services
One of the most challenging aspects of providing home care services for you or your loved one is to determine your best home care payment options. For guidance, feel free to contact All Heart Home Care directly. An All Heart representative is happy to walk you through all your available payment options for home care. […]
Unlocking Long Term Care Insurance Benefits
Life expectancy rates have risen dramatically in the United States over the last century, largely due to better living standards and access to high-quality healthcare. This increased life expectancy has given seniors much more time to enjoy their retirement years. Unfortunately, it also means seniors have to find a way to fund the costs of […]
Private Caregiver Hiring and Tax Rules
Home care provides the support necessary for the elderly to stay in their home instead of being forced to move into an aged care facility. The assistance that home care provides can include help with cooking meals, cleaning, bathing, dressing, exercising, housekeeping, medication reminders, assisting with transportation assistance and much more. Home care allows seniors to enjoy their […]
2019: The Year of Caregiver Self-Care
As the caregiver to an aging family member, you probably neglect your own self-care more often than you realize. However, given the importance of actions such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and eliminating stress, you can’t afford to put yourself on the back burner. As the new year approaches, it’s time to […]
Prepare for Alzheimer’s Care Costs
The 3 Most Important Ways to Prepare for Alzheimer’s Care Costs Alzheimer’s. It’s an aggressive disease that wreaks havoc on the brains of millions of adults every year. Being diagnosed can be devastating in so many ways, for you and your loved ones. You may be left wondering what to expect and how you will […]
Communicating with Senior Parents
Talking to senior parents about their health and living situation can feel quite daunting for many children. It feels this way because it is a significant shift in the parent-child dynamic. The child is worried about the parent’s ability to care for themselves in their home. The parent can feel like they are losing their […]
Everyone Contributing to Caregiving
This article discusses the importance of everyone contributing to caregiving for a loved one. Caring for elderly parents can be quite challenging for families, particularly if multiple siblings are involved. In many cases, one sibling ends up performing most of the work — which can lead to resentment and conflict within the family. Geography is […]
7 Ways To Leave A Family Legacy
As people get older they often reflect on what they have achieved over the course of their lives. This usually includes their career achievements and charitable contributions to their community. Some seniors feel that they didn’t achieve enough, which can bring a general feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. If you have an older parent, it […]
What to Do When a Senior Refuses to Eat
This article will take a closer look what to do when a senior refuses to eat and the reasons why some seniors lose their appetite. We will then explain how home care can help a senior enjoy their food again. It is normal for seniors to lose their appetite as they get older. It occurs […]
Caring For An Aging Parent
Caring for an elderly parent can be quite difficult, particularly if they have decided to remain in their own home. You must ensure that your parent is eating well, living in a clean environment, remaining socially active and getting the most out of their life. It can be even more difficult if you are an […]