What’s The Difference Between Home Health Care and In Home Care?
When looking for caregiving for yourself, a family member or friend it’s important to know the difference between these two types of caregiving services.
How to Choose A Caregiving Agency
There are thousands of home care agencies in Southern California. How do you navigate to find an agency you are comfortable with that will provide the best care?
To find the right fit for you or your loved one, there are certain questions that you should ask of any prospective agency, such as:
Tax Season Tips for Seniors
It’s the time of year that many Americans dread: Tax Season. As taxpayers start preparing to file their taxes, it is particularly important that senior citizens are proactive and aware when dealing with tax preparation.
Here are our top three tips for seniors this tax season.
Tips for Visiting Elderly Relatives During the Holidays
Anthony Cirillo, FACHE, ABC
Aging and Caregiving Expert. Help healthcare org. change experiences, become dementia friendly. Speaker, Media Expert.
Sundowning in Seniors
Elders who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are prone to wandering, can show aggression, combativeness and signs of confusion. A small number of these Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often exhibit these symptoms in the late-afternoon and evening, this is typically referred to as “sundowning.”
Dealing with the Holiday Blues
According to health experts, the phrase “Happy Holidays” isn’t the case for everyone. The American Geriatrics Society reports that this time of year can be especially hard for seniors.
Double-Duty Workers & the Impact of Caregiving
Are you a working family caregiver?
Recent studies found that three out of five family caregivers are also working outside of the home. The study estimates that these double-duty workers are providing 22 billion hours of unpaid care each year but it's costing these family caregivers billions of dollars annually in costs and lost wages.
How to Find a Reliable Caregiver
Now that you and your loved one have decided to hire an in-home caregiver, it is time to start searching for a reliable home care agency. There are many questions you should ask the agency. Here are some of them:
Planning for Home Care - The Basics
There comes a time when you realize that your elderly parents can no longer take care of themselves and need a little help. If they are like most people, they would prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home.
