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What Is Home Care?
Learn about the services available through home care, along with the benefits of receiving individualized care at home, to help decide if it’s the right option for your loved one.
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Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home
A fall, a lack of hygiene, and increasing forgetfulness may all be signs that your loved one is ready for home care. Read this guide to discover all of the indicators that your loved one needs extra help at home.
Aging at Home: Essential Tips for Safe Home Care
Follow these tips on safe home care to help prevent injuries, reduce fall risks, and maximize independence for a loved o...
Home Care vs. Nursing Home: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between home care vs. nursing homes, and which option might be best for your loved one.
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Private Home Care Services: Support for Seniors Aging in Place
Private care services enable seniors to age gracefully from the comfort of home. Explore different types of private in-home caregivers, their services, and how to hire private support.
Home Health Care Aides: Who They Are and How They Can Help Your Family
A home health care aide can assist with activities of daily living and household tasks, as well as offer basic medical c...
What Is Nonmedical Home Care? Services, Costs, and Payment Options
Nonmedical home care can help loved ones age at home safely. Learn about the details and costs of home care, plus how to...
Home care aides provide laundry, meal preparation, and light housekeeping services and give seniors the opportunity to supervise how these tasks are performed.
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How to Pay for Home Care: Costs, Care Options, and Financial Resources
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Medicaid and Home Health Care: Your Questions, Answered
Learn about Medicaid-covered home health care, and get tips for finding in-home care options for your loved one.
Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home? Your Options, Explained
Many seniors prefer receiving hospice care within the comfort of their home. Fortunately, several types of funding sourc...
Who Pays for Palliative Care at Home?
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Top Questions to Ask a Home Health Care Agency or Home Care Provider Before Hiring
It's important to interview home care providers in order to find the right fit. Consider asking these top questions during your home caregiver interviews.
How to Choose a Home Care Agency
Each situation is unique, but taking the right initial steps can help you discover an agency that checks all your boxes....
Is It Better to Hire an Independent Home Caregiver or Use an Agency?
Understand common traits of these popular home care options to determine which one is the best fit.
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