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 […]
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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
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In the United States, there are currently 40.4 million unpaid caregivers for adults aged 65 and older.1 Many of these caregivers are family members providing care for a loved one. For family caregivers, burnout is a frequent and serious concern. Caregiver burnout begins when the quality of life of the caregiver declines. Respite care attempts
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What Does Long-term Care Insurance Cover? Long-term care insurance helps seniors cover non-medical needs and services in an assisted living facility, nursing home or in-home care due to a serious illness, disability, injury or effects of aging. These services may include help with daily tasks, professional nursing care and rehabilitation. There may also be coverage
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As seniors age, they tend to find it harder and harder to do specific tasks. The difficulty can result from the natural aging process, a health condition, or a physical or cognitive issue accompanying dementia. When those tasks are essential life tasks, those people may no longer be able to stay at home enjoying independent
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Many seniors are preferring to age in their own homes, even as they require more care. Fortunately there are in-home care options for seniors to help with activities of daily living, as well as provide home health care. What Is In-home Care for Seniors? In-home care for seniors is a model of long-term care where
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