Non-Medical Home Care: What It Is and Why It Matters
Discover the vital role of non-medical home care in enhancing independence and quality of life for those needing assistance.
Discover the vital role of non-medical home care in enhancing independence and quality of life for those needing assistance.
Discover the benefits of in-home recovery care and explore how this approach supports patients and their families, providing comfort and promoting well-being.
Providing ongoing care for two different generations is highly stressful. The sandwich generation, as these caregivers are known, feel overwhelmed by fulfilling the dramatically different needs of their children and their elderly parents. Balancing caregiving responsibilities is essential to well-being. Multi-generational family caregivers are typically middle-aged parents simultaneously supporting their young or adult children as well as one or both…
Seniors who need extra help with the activities of daily living may choose from several care options. Two common forms of support are in-home care and assisted living. Both types of care help older people with daily tasks—but home care is the preferred option due to its many benefits. Benefit 1: Aging in Place Most older people have the desire…
Living at home is important to the elderly. The majority prefer to stay in their own home rather than relocate to an assisted living facility or other type of senior living community. Aging in place, as it is known, is valued by older adults for numerous reasons. Many aging adults have lived in their own home for decades. Calling a…
When considering care for an elderly or disabled family member, there are several different options to choose from: live-in care, overnight care, 24/7 care, and many more. The right choice for your loved one will depend on your family’s needs and budget, among other factors. 24/7 home care, specifically, is a great avenue for individuals whose unique situations require more…
Being able to perform the activities of daily living (ADLs) and the instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) is important. When seniors are no longer able to independently function at home, families should consider professional home care. Here’s how home care helps with ADLs and IADLs. What are the ADLs? Basic physical needs are met when a person is able…
As people age, many seniors are choosing to age at home as opposed to going into a facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. Living at home after retirement is an adjustment as life slows down and there are not as many responsibilities to take care of compared to when the senior was working. Once seniors start needing…