Encouraging Your Loved One to Get Home Care Assistance
Encouraging a loved one to get home care assistance is never easy. Using these tips will help ensure that they get the nurturing they deserve.
How to Plan for a Successful Transition from Hospital to Home
As an informal caregiver, keeping your loved one safe and comfortable during the recovery process isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Here’s how to help that special senior in your life avoid hospital readmission when faced with the challenges of transitioning back home.
5 Home Care Tips All Family Caregivers Need to Know
Millions of Americans each year donate their time and talents to care for aging-in-place friends and relatives. Whether you’re new to the family caregiver game or a seasoned pro, having an effective caregiving strategy is the key to staying organized and focused with each passing day.
What Questions Should You Ask During a Home Care Assessment
To help you find the right fit from the agencies you’ll be comparing and contrasting, here are some questions that will help you find the home care provider that best meets your senior care needs.
How to Help a Senior Become Receptive to Receiving Home Care
If you’re noticing changes in your senior loved one, like increased forgetfulness, not practicing their usual hygiene habits, missing doctors’ appointments, falling behind on opening their mail, or paying their bills, it may be time for them to begin receiving home care.
8 Tips for Talking to Your Family Member About Home Care
At Home Instead of Southwest Florida, we’ve helped many seniors accept outside help from a caregiver for the first time, and we’ve supported many families having those initial, challenging discussions about home care. Here are eight tips to help you when the time comes to talk with an aging family member about home care.
What are the Differences Between Home Care and Home Health?
To help you understand each other better and decide which type of care would be best for your loved one, here is a rundown on the differences between home care and home health.
What are the Benefits of Home Care for Seniors?
As seniors get older, there are many benefits for seniors who remain in the comfort of their own home or that of a family member. If you’re at the point of deciding if it’s the best choice for you or a loved one, consider these reasons why home care is often the best care.
Assisted Living vs. Home Care: What’s the Difference?
Assisted living or home care? When an elderly family member needs daily care, answering this question can be hard. Here's some help!
Is It Better to Hire a Private Caregiver or Use an Agency?
Should you hire a private caregiver or go through a home care agency? We’ve listed the pros and cons for both for you to consider.