We understand that sometimes you are entrusted with the care of a family member or friend who is elderly or disabled. Did you know you could be paid for this so more of your attention can go towards your family member in need?
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Falling can come with additional health risks as we age, but there are easy ways to help reduce your risk of taking a tumble at home. These fundamental fall prevention techniques can help you thrive while you age in place.
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Flu season is upon us again this year, and it’s time to think about preventive measures that can help keep you healthy all winter long. For seniors, avoiding the flu isn’t necessarily complicated.
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As we age, it becomes even more important to stay physically and mentally active. But finding fun ways to stay active can be challenging. For seniors, playing games is essential to thriving throughout the golden years. Games and crafts are a fun and easy way to stay active. With the variety of options available, you’re sure to find some that suit your fancy.
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Caregiving can be so rewarding but also exhausting. As a caregiver, you take on the responsibility of making sure daily activities are managed. It can be a lot when you add this responsibility to any other work or personal duties you might have. Fortunately, hiring a professional is an easy solution to help carry the weight of being a caregiver. Professional caregivers are there to supplement or serve as a substitute for the care you provide. Here are three ways that hiring a professional caregiver can help you.
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So you’re considering a career in home health care, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you. Home health care is one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever do. For some of your patients, you are not only a caretaker but also a companion and a friend.
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Being a caregiver isn’t always easy - but it is always rewarding. It’s not just a profession, though. You’ll also develop a personal connection with your job. There are many great benefits to becoming a caregiver. And it’s just one decision that can positively impact you for the rest of your life.
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Assisted living isn’t the only choice when it comes to senior living. Today, more and more seniors are choosing to age in place. But it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Here’s what you need to know about how to successfully age in place.
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Stress has a funny way of impacting our health. But for seniors, learning how to effectively manage and mitigate stress is one of the keys to thriving throughout your golden years. Here’s what you need to know about stress and how you can effectively manage it.
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Staying committed to moving regularly can feel like a chore when you’re just getting started. But once you create a routine, you’ll start to feel some of the many benefits of physical activity for seniors.
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There are multiple types of food assistance programs that seniors can benefit from. But how do you know which one’s best for your situation? Here’s everything you need to know about food assistance for seniors.
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Watching your parents and loved ones age can be bittersweet and sometimes feel overwhelming. As we reach our golden years, sometimes the activities of daily living (ADLs) can start to become a challenge.
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Over the course of the last two years, more seniors have been fighting regular symptoms of depression. As the COVID-19 pandemic struck and lockdowns were initiated, life as we knew it changed forever.
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If you find yourself providing consistent care to your loved one while balancing your work schedule, you may be considering exploring new options such as Family Care. Family Care is an in-home care model where family members can be compensated through Medicaid while caring for their loved ones.
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Though COVID-19 has brought many challenges, it has also pushed us to explore new opportunities for our clients. One of the new options we are focusing on is Family Care. This approach will allow family caregivers to maintain a balance between their work schedule and caregiving responsibilities by receiving compensation through Medicaid for the time they devote to caregiving.
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One of the upcoming changes for the direct home care industry is the electronic visit verification for Medicaid waiver clients. This will be a mandatory software change for a lot of home care agencies that require electronic verification. It will monitor when caregivers arrive at the home, what they do at the home, and when they leave the residence.
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Having relationships is one of the key indicators of good health and long life. The more relationships we have, the more connected we are, and the better we fair as we age both mentally and physically. Luckily, there are ways to overcome the obstacle of keeping our social circle as we age.
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There are many misconceptions about home care, and our goal is to make sure our clients know fact from fiction. Here’s a list of some of the most common misconceptions and why they simply aren’t true.
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Caregiver guilt is the feeling that you are not providing enough care, good enough care, or sufficient care. These fears can cause sadness, depression, and anger, as well as leading caregivers to stop caring for themselves. While there are many factors that can cause caregiver guilt, one common cause is an uneven distribution of caregiver duties within a household. With a large number of responsibilities, this can lead to stress and self-doubt when it really comes down to not having enough time and energy to take this amount of care on by yourself.
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Staffing challenges in the direct care industry are not just local, but nationwide. This stems from the fact that our national unemployment rate and the unemployment rate in Indiana are both very low.
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