Financing Long Term Care: A New Approach
For many, the time and money associated with caring for aging relatives are nothing short of overwhelming. Financing long term care is a particular source of anxiety and stress. If you have determined that
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Background Screening Senior Caregiver Best Practices
Our aging parents deal with physical and sometimes mental declines that challenge their ability to completely take care of themselves on their own. They don’t like the idea of moving
Guide to Privately Hiring Senior Home Care
Families of aging seniors are confronted with many choices as they navigate options to help maintain a healthy and productive life for elderly family members. Home safety, medication management and
How to Create a Senior Home Care Work Agreement
Be specific and avoid misunderstanding
Think about the conflicts you encounter in everyday life, and you’ll recognize the role of details in smooth operations and peaceful negotiations. This is
7 Rules When Hiring Senior Home Care
1. Job Description and Household Rules
Your first step is to do a needs assessment. The more specifically you can identify your senior’s needs – physical, medical and emotional
Seniors and Driving: Accessing Safety
Most older Americans have been driving since they were teenagers and want to retain the independence that comes with being at the wheel. Growing older does not necessarily mean a
Overtime Rules for Senior Home Care Providers
As more and more senior are opting to “age in place”, the direct hiring of senior caregivers are being sought out by family members. Families have questions about minimum wage,
Family Caregiver Stress – Part II
Care For Your Emotional Health
Along with the emotional rewards that may come from helping an older family member maintain safe and with a good quality of life, the
Family Caregiver Stress – Part I
Tips for managing your physical health while caring for an aging family member
With Americans living longer lives and often needing assistance to ensure their well-being, more people are
Research Costs for In-Home Senior Care
More families are considering the possibility of privately hiring senior home care for someone it their family as a way to help their loved ones age in place in a