I always knew there would come a time when my mother needed "a little extra help" performing her daily activities, but when the time came, it was very stressful trying to decide what was best for her. She has a mobility problem and a few other ailments that are thankfully responding well to medication. We decided to try home health care before we thought about asking her to move into a nursing facility. We weren't sure if she would cooperate with the caregiver, but to our surprise, every time we visit she talks about how much she loves "her helpers!" I know there are many other families out there with aging loved ones who need all the support they can get, so I decided to create an informative blog all about home health care. I have learned so much and continue to learn and hope my knowledge can help you!
Posted on: 14 June 2017
Are you the caregiver of a senior? Perhaps this a lifestyle change that is about to occur in your life due to a loved one no longer being able to care for themselves. You may even be a person who has been caring for a loved one, and now you need to return to work. Sometimes people who have to care for their loved ones get to a point of feeling overwhelmed.
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Posted on: 12 June 2017
One of the big benefits of hiring an in-home health professional for an elderly family member is that this care worker can provide a wide range of services. Home health aides can often help their clients with things such as bathing, while also safely administering medication, cooking, and performing other helpful duties. By being present in the home, health aides can also provide your loved one with companionship, but there's nothing wrong with looking for a home health agency that can provide aides specifically for companionship.
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Posted on: 9 June 2017
At tax time, it's possible to claim a variety of medical expenses that you may incur while providing care for a loved one. This means that if you're paying for a home health aide for a family member, you should ensure that you keep these financial records so that you can provide them to your bookkeeper. The cost of the in-home care won't likely be the only medical expense that you pay toward the care of your family member.
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Posted on: 8 June 2017
When you have an elderly family member who requires medical care, there are often a number of options to consider. While many people make plans for their loved one to relocate to a care facility such as a nursing home, others plan to have their parent live with them and arrange help from a home care agency. Both approaches have their own advantages, but you may find that the latter gets the edge in your mind because of how it affects communication for the better.
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