It’s not easy for anyone to watch their parents grow older, and it can be even harder to know when it’s actually time to have the talk with them about their ability to remain independent. This usually starts with a conversation about Advanced Directives and the need to complete these in their state of residence, […]
Decision Making
Selecting the Right Home Care Provider For a Loved One
Posted by | Decision MakingFinding the right home care provider can be a daunting task. After all, you’re inviting a stranger to come into your or your loved ones’ home, and entrusting them with the health and well-being of your family members. In honor of National Home Care and Hospice Month, we hope to help put your mind at […]
Having “The Talk” with Elderly Parents
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Decision MakingYour parents sat you down for Big Talks countless times growing up, but those words never lost their zing. Imagine the jolt when you turn the tables on your elderly parents and sit them down to discuss their need for assistive care. It’s uncomfortable, but aging parents need your help securing living arrangements that meet […]
Why More People are Choosing Home Care
Posted by | Decision MakingWhen faced with the decision to move to a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or receive in-home care, how do you choose? According to the Congressional Budget Office’s article on the Rising Demand for Long-Term Services and Supports for Elderly People in 2013, over 80 percent of elderly people receiving care, are receiving it […]