Holiday Family Visit Reveals a Need for Home Care
When you live far away from your family, holidays may be the only opportunity you have to visit them in person. If some of your relatives are seniors, you may also be interested in checking on their health and ensuring their day-to-day needs are being met. This article will discuss a very important topic of […]
Adult Grandchildren Caring for their Grandparents
Seniors now living longer than ever before Seniors have much longer life expectancies than they did a few decades ago, largely thanks to new medical advancements and people living healthier lifestyles. More seniors are reaching 80, 90 or even 100 years of age. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau says that the number of people reaching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caregiver Stress and Respite Care
Working as a caregiver is a very rewarding experience, however, it can also be quite stressful. Caregiving involves a lot of hard work and it can be difficult to care for someone with a serious health problem or disability. Caregiver stress doesn’t just impact the caregiver, it can also compromise the level of service that […]
National Home Care and Hospice Month
Each November, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) celebrates National Home Care and Hospice Month. This annual event is designed to honor the healthcare workers and family members who make home care and hospice care possible. It is also an excellent time to inform people of the benefits of home care. This article discusses […]
Elderly Parents Choose to Live at Home
This article discusses the importance of elderly parents choose to live at home and what you’ll need to know. Many elderly people decide to remain in their home as they grow older, because it gives them more freedom, privacy, independence, and comfort than an assisted living facility. While doing so can give them a better […]