If you are caring for a parent or loved one, you could be eligible to receive Social Security benefits as their primary caregiver. Social Security benefits, though, can't be used to pay for a caregiver that you hire, it would…
Alzheimer’s, a chronic disease that affects mental function and memory is a disease that progresses slowly from one stage to another. Usually, Alzheimer’s follows three main stages and 7 total stages: the mild stage, the middle or moderate stage, and…
Medicare can, in certain situations, pay for home care involving medical and specialty services. It will only cover services that are deemed medically necessary. The standard hands-off home care would not be covered by Medicare. Most home caregivers provide assistance…
Are you thinking about hiring a caregiver for your parent or loved one? Home caregivers can provide assistance with day-to-day tasks and activities that may be difficult for the elderly to perform on their own. Whether it's just for a…
Whether it's for companionship or personal services, like cleaning and dressing, having a caregiver can be very beneficial for elders who are homebound. Home care focuses mainly on day-to-day activities for general life maintenance. If your parent or loved one…
If you've been recently considering hiring an overnight caregiver to help care for an aging loved one, you likely have wondered what you should pay them. It's a common question that people have when hiring an overnight caregiver. If the…
If you have been caring for a parent or a loved one at home and have gotten to a place where you find you need help, you may be considering home health care services. Whether your loved one needs specialized…
If your parent or loved one is in need of home health care they may be eligible for 100% coverage through Medicare. Caring for a loved one as they get older isn’t always easy and sometimes it even becomes impossible,…
Many seniors receive care from paid caregivers, resulting in various complaints when receiving care at home. Some of the most common complaints of patients at home involve: Unreliable caregivers Poor communication with a caregiver Confusion in communication due to having…
The latest World Health Organization (WHO) reports show that the world's population is aging rapidly. For example, the population of 50 million US seniors aged 65 and over is expected to double by 2050. Aging doesn't have to be a…