For many, the decisions about home health and hospice are made for loved ones that are advanced in age. Often, this comes with a common question: Will any of the home health or hospice treatment be covered by Medicare? As Medicare is the largest insurer for seniors, this question is fair and it deserves a […]
Caring for a loved one at home brings both rewards and challenges. The most obvious benefit is that someone can receive the care they need with the comfort of a familiar environment surrounded by those they love and trust the most. Conversely, whether you’re supporting an aging parent, assisting a loved in recovering from surgery, […]
Families often experience a high amount of stress when caring for a loved one, even when responsibilities are shared. Though it might seem like duties and obligations are split evenly at first, this can easily become misaligned and some may take on a greater percentage of responsibility than others. In these moments, burnout and conflict […]
Seniors receiving home health care can benefit greatly from engaging in simple activities that help break routine and enrich their lives. Here, we list some ideas that you can put into practice to help them enrich their free time.
When you’re choosing the right home health care provider, this is never a decision that should be taken lightly. You are inviting a team into your loved one’s most familiar and intimate space with the goal of ensuring their comfort, wellbeing, and dignity. Having the right team in your corner can make an incredible difference in treatment quality.
Simple nutrition tips that can benefit seniors’ health, wellbeing, and quality of life while they are receiving home health or hospice care.
Watching a loved one near the end of their life is never easy. We cover the physical and emotional signs someone is nearing death, how to prepare for when this happens, and how you can receive support before and after they have passed.
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can shift a person’s life and their family members’ lives overnight. Suddenly, planning for the future is different. The pressure to create new memories while your loved one can still remember them is more urgent.
Home health and hospice may sound similar, but they are different types of care. Home Health is focused on getting better with short-term, goal-oriented treatments. Hospice care supports quality of life at the end of one’s life to ensure they can enjoy their last moments with comfort and dignity.
Advance care planning isn’t just for end of life. Here’s why families should talk early, and 4 key topics every conversation should cover.
