What are the psychological and physical benefits of companion care? Human beings were not meant to be alone. Unfortunately, that happens too frequently to the elderly population. As they age, many feel isolated and depressed because the need for touch and companionship is not met. Often, the elderly are isolated in nursing homes, or if […]
What’s the difference? It can be difficult to realize that an aging parent requires assistance. Providing care ourselves is often something we would like to do. But, this becomes difficult with job, family, and other life commitments competing for our time. Living far away from loved ones in a nursing home reduces social interaction and […]
Home Health Care and Non-Medical Home Care Services: Is There A Difference? If you’re in the sometimes difficult position of needing to provide home care for your aging parent or loved one, you may be faced with a plethora of choices and unfamiliar terms, such as: Long term care Skilled care nursing In home […]
Convincing aging or elderly loved ones to accept in-home care services can quite often be a huge challenge, especially those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Many seniors, like anyone else much younger, greatly value the concept of self-reliance and full independence. An in-home care service can take away these value markers for a senior-aged […]
Each New Year brings certain law changes; sometimes, these impact seniors and caregivers and sometimes, they don’t. Many are confused over what has changed and what has not changed in the tax code for 2019. We will investigate how the government will tax medical expenses going forward. Are there any new tax deductions for caregivers? […]
As your senior loved one ages, you may find yourself in need of long term care services. Unfortunately, in-home care or assisted living opportunities may seem cost-prohibitive. How can you provide quality care for your senior loved one without breaking your budget? As it turns out, Home Life senior care may be affordable than you […]
Many seniors or their loved ones are concerned about the rising cost of senior care. It can be confusing to research the various types of elder care services that are available and the differences in senior living options without some understanding of the common medical care terms used. There are a number of different types […]
Medicare and Medicaid are two insurance programs run by the government. They were created in the year 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson’s under his programs for great society. The two programs ensured that Americans of low income or senior citizens could access private health insurance. The Medicare and Medicaid program share the financial burden of […]
