A large number of people experience chronic illnesses or injuries and need some sort of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and medical care as they age. However, many aging adults decide to age at home. Aging in place…
No. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older and persons with disabilities or serious illnesses, covers hospice care. You may also be covered under Medicaid federal and state government program that helps with medical costs…
Hospice home health aides carry out a care plan with other professionals to ensure that patients receive personalized one-on-one care to enjoy the quality of life nearing its end. While hospice aids work in collaboration with doctors, nurses, bereavement specialists,…
Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on terminally ill people nearing the end of life. Hospice care covers a range of services, and a team of health care professionals typically provides it. It focuses on providing…
Although hospice can be centered in hospitals, inpatient hospice centers, or extended-care facilities, many people in the last phases of the life-limiting disease usually receive hospice care in their home. Hospice allows the patient to live independently, receiving care in…
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Being a caregiver can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have, but it’s also one of the hardest and most stressful. About one third of the adult population in the United States is a caregiver to a…
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is the largest and most respected professional association representing the interests of chronically ill, disabled, and dying Americans of all ages and the caregivers who provide them with in-home health and…
Family members caring for aging loved ones often deal with unusual or upsetting behaviors from the person in their care. If you are a caregiver to an elderly family member, you can expect to experience anything from impulsivity and temper…
Your loved one’s depression can be caused by: Chronic illness Injury Stressful life events Pain or discomfort Dementia and decline in cognitive functions Loneliness Grief Some aging adults also experience a reduced sense of purpose, which often causes anxiety and…