Advance Directives for Long-Term Care Most seniors do not have advance directives which explain how they want medical decisions to be made when they are too ill to speak for themselves. Having directives in place shares your wishes with family, friends, and health care professionals and avoids confusion later. These…
As we age, long-term care becomes more of a reality, so it’s crucial to understand your options. We at Helping Hands Austin are here to help you navigate the complexities of long-term care. In this guide, we cover what you need to know for understanding long-term care, so that you…
Are you in need of expert assistance to navigate the intricate details of your long-term care policy? Look no further – Assisting Hands Home Care serving West Austin, Texas is here to provide the support you require. We understand that deciphering the complexities of long-term care insurance in Austin can…
We here at Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin understand that the transition from living independently to needing both short-term and long-term care can be a difficult and confusing one. Learning the terminology and what it all means sometimes takes as much work as implementing new strategies for daily…
By Richard Ueberfluss We’ve all heard about people suffering or even dying from a broken heart, and assumed it was a heart attack. But the American heart Association suggest that broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can strike even if you’re healthy. (Tako tsubo, by the…
Unlike traditional health insurance or Medicare, Long – term care insurance is designed to cover long –term services and support, including personal and custodial care in a variety of setting (home, community organization, or facility). Long term care insurance (LTC insurance) policies reimburse policyholders a daily amount (pre-selected limit) for…
Since the advent of ACA, our home care agency seems to be seeing more clients sooner in the healthcare process. These patients are sicker with acute medical conditions. There ADL needs are far greater with less clients needing companionship, light housekeeping and transportation and more clients needing transfers, hoyer lifts…
Photo Credit: Adrien.Pâris. viaCompfight cc As your parents or other family members get older, you might wonder if they are safe at home caring for themselves. The aging process can pose difficulties in chores and personal care even for healthy older adults, so it may be time to start thinking about in-home care…
“Where did I park? ” You dashed into the mall, visited a few stores, and now, shopping bags in hand, you realize you can’t remember where you left the car. “I’ve met that fellow several times…what is his name?” Names, phone numbers, even familiar words…things sometimes seem to be “on…
A USA Today story cited a survey from a senior network that found that most baby boomers are woefully unprepared to deal with their aging parents’ health and financial problems. Findings include the fact that: 31% don’t know how many medications their parents take; 34% don’t know whether their parents…
