Understanding and making decisions about care options for your older adult can be an overwhelming task. All Home Care Matters shares 6 common signs that your older adult needs more care and explains the 3 main types of senior care options. Determining when it’s time to seek out care options, whether that means in-home care, assisted living, or another form of senior…
One of the toughest decisions families face is determining the best care option for an aging loved one. The decisions usually come down to whether they should stay at home with support or move to an assisted living community. Both choices have significant emotional and practical implications, from cost and safety to independence and social connection. In this article, we break down…
You want to know that your older adult is well-cared-for When you hire an in-home caregiver to help care for your older adult, it’s natural to worry. You want to know that they’re being treated with kindness and that all their needs are met. To help you find out how things are going, we share 5 simple ways to discreetly check on…
Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order to have a smooth recovery. A successful hospital discharge helps them stay on track and regain as much independence as possible. And getting prepared before they actually leave the hospital will make a big difference in your older adult’s healing. That’s because…
How to interview an in-home caregiver When hiring a caregiver for your older adult, you’re looking for someone who will be a good fit with your older adult and the care situation in their home. Use these interview questions as a guide for evaluating your job candidates. They’ll help you find someone responsible, trustworthy, and compassionate. You don’t have to ask all the…
For seniors with limited mobility or complex health needs, traveling to a doctor’s office can be exhausting. For caregivers, it often means taking time off work, arranging transportation, and managing logistical hassles. But what if medical care could come to them? A house call doctor brings personalized healthcare directly to a senior’s home, reducing stress, improving convenience, and ensuring better continuity of…
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a non-stop challenge. For physical and mental health, caregivers need the ability to take regular breaks, which can mean hiring help. Caring.com discusses top reasons why caregivers don’t hire in-home help, shares 6 benefits of in-home care for someone with dementia, and recommends ways to take small steps toward getting help at home. Though…
Finding the right person to help care for your older adult can be tough. The top priorities are that they’re treated kindly and their care needs are met. But sometimes things don’t go smoothly and it’s difficult to know if there’s a real problem or not. Kathy Macaraeg from Caregiving Made Easy shares 6 signs that could mean there’s a serious issue…
There are many people involved in your older adult’s care: doctors, nurses, physical therapists, in-home caregivers, assisted living staff, family, friends, and others. As their primary caregiver and health advocate, it’s important to have a complete picture of their current health and any concerns. To do that, it’s necessary to get regular updates from the care team. Based on her experience caring…
Hiring an in-home caregiver through a home care agency is expensive, but the services they provide could be worth the extra cost. Evan Kaden, a writer who helps with Medicaid’s CDPAP program, explains how agencies work, why they charge so much, and how they’re regulated. He also shares 4 essential things to ask each agency about before making a decision. It…
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