Assisted living is an excellent option for many seniors who can no longer live independently at home but don’t need 24-hour care. Assisted living facilities are able to provide different levels of care to seniors in order to meet their needs. Main Points Most assisted living facilities have three different levels of care Level 1 …
Hospice is end of life holistic medical care that focuses on managing a patient’s pain and symptoms of their conditions. The hospice care team aims to improve a patient’s quality of life and provide them with dignity rather than treating any conditions. Key Points Hospice care provides holistic end of life care focused on symptom …
Updated February 27, 2023 Whether you are a Veteran or not, long-term care costs can add up fast. Fortunately, help may be available for Veterans and their surviving spouses in need of in-home care or living in a facility. Much of your medical support will come from participation in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …
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Around 14.5 million people have a Medigap policy which helps the beneficiaries cover the “gaps” of Original Medicare such as benefits, deductibles, and coinsurance.1 Main Points Medigap is a variety of supplemental insurance plans that help cover healthcare costs not covered by Original Medicare and each plan varies in what is covered. An individual with …
Aging is an inevitable part of life. The most important thing is to age in the best conditions. For many people, their house is the ideal place to grow old, but many aspects should be considered to have the best experience. Main Points Aging in place refers to the decision to age in your own …
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Introduction If you find a loved one in need of extra help to properly care for themselves, a home health aide may help provide a safe environment while allowing them the comfort and independence of living at home. Home health aides primarily assist with everyday tasks that your loved one might be struggling with. Main …
Convalescent homes are designed to provide short term medical care for people who need assistance recovering from an injury, sickness, or surgery. They are not intended to be long-term care solutions nor primarily focused on assistance with activities of daily living. Main Points Convalescent homes serve people who need significant medical care in their recovery …
Hospice care can be a complex and emotional process but can provide your loved one with as much meaningful care and quality time as possible to improve their quality of life at the end of a terminal illness. Receiving hospice care at home is often the preferred choice of patients as they often feel most …
Whether due to a chronic health condition, a medical emergency, or simply aging, many seniors develop a need for long-term care. If you or one of your loved ones are in need of assistance in daily activities, you might want to consider custodial care. Main Points Custodial care is a type of long-term, non-medical caregiving. …
As life expectancy increases, more and more seniors will reach their 80s and 90s. And the longer they live, the more likely they will need help with everyday custodial care. However, all such care leading up to the need for skilled nursing care in skilled nursing facilities or home health care is not covered by …
