In-home care has become an essential resource for families seeking to assist their chronically ill loved ones in maintaining their independence and enjoying the comforts of home for as long as ...
Caregivers are an essential part of home care, which is a major sector of the healthcare industry. They are often providing basic yet critical support with a mix of professional caregiving skills and ...
As the use of post-hospital care has moved away from institutions and toward the home, more older adults are receiving help for activities of daily living (ADLs) at home after discharge, a new study ...
Traditional home care, often involving minimum service hours, presents distinct challenges for both providers and clients. A ...
There are many options that caregivers can explore for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Options include facility care, in-home care, and daily care. Supportive services are also available. Share on ...
Mobility and transportation challenges make accessing healthcare a daunting endeavor for many individuals who need care. Whether it’s navigating the physical barriers of a doctor’s office, struggling ...
The initiative, called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE Model, is offered at 327 locations across the U.S., ...
Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but ...
November is “National Family Caregivers Month,” and the Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, presented the 2019 Hands-on Help Award to former U.S. Senator ...
In the last six months, the Obama administration has been pushing for a change in labor regulations that would, for the first time since the 1970s, make home care workers eligible for overtime pay ...