I imagine you are reading this blog post because you have no idea how to navigate Medicaid to pay for your home health care. It can be difficult to understand all the ins and outs related to Medicaid, especially when you need help quickly. You might be asking yourself, “How do I know if I…
Some people suddenly find themselves assuming the role of caregiver, perhaps after an elderly loved one suffers a sudden illness or an accident. However, for many others, the line dividing caregiving and “helping” is blurry. It often starts with assisting with the more difficult tasks, until even the seemingly routine tasks start getting more difficult….
Many Americans are thinking about how to take care of elderly loved ones. Some are considering nursing homes; others have taken on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents or grandparents. However, there is an alternative that gives families the freedom of a nursing home without the guilt of depriving their loved one of…
Taking care of the elderly or people with disabilities is no easy task. Often, the burden of caregiving is placed on a family member. Eventually, the daunting task takes its toll on important aspects of the caregiver’s life such as productivity at work, relationship with family, and mental health. If you have a senior or…
Independence is one of the perks of being an adult, and many of us would not trade this privilege for anything. However, it is natural for a lot of things to slip out of our control as we get older. Seniors particularly have a hard time attending to their in-home health care needs including, but…