Differing markedly from traditional health insurance, long-term insurance aims to support an individual of any age for an extended period. Long-term insurance does not cover medical expenses. Rather, long-term care supports seniors in nursing home facilities, in adult day care, and those who receive home health care. People who require continual supervision due to chronic illnesses or disabilities also benefit…
Every year, many northern residents move south for the winter. These people – known as snowbirds – are usually elderly individuals who are retired. By moving south, they don’t have to deal with the cold temperatures, snow, ice, and unsafe environment that the northern winter presents. Such conditions are particularly hazardous for seniors with health concerns, so it’s understandable for…
Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner and while it traditionally marks the end of summer, there’s still plenty of time for fun activities for the entire family. The weather is still warm, and the sun doesn’t set too early, so take advantage of a few of these Labor Day activities for seniors and everyone else in your family…
The scorching summer temperatures take a heavy toll on seniors when precautions are not taken. In the US, older individuals over the age of 65 are among the 40 percent of people who succumb to heat-related fatalities, according to a study conducted by the University of Chicago Medical Center. An aged body has limited defenses against the hot weather. Seniors…
Aging parents who live an hour or more from their adult children often discover the need for extra support at home. When conducted from afar, help with paying bills or managing finances, emotional support and evaluating the safety of the home are all examples of long distance senior care. Adult children who live too far away to provide constant supervision…
Seniors discover a deep well of comfort while aging in the familiarity of home. Older individuals who feel secure in accustomed surroundings yet who benefit from daily support are likely to find a compassionate in-home caregiver to be an invaluable resource. In-home caregivers are skilled in providing assistance with the activities of daily living. Help with bathing, cooking, transportation and…
Overnight care becomes invaluable to seniors and their families when more comprehensive care is needed. While many seniors experience a better quality of life with assistance with the activities of daily living, such as bathing, meal preparation, grocery shopping and dressing, greater care is eventually required for those suffering from progressive conditions, like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia….
In past generations, senior citizens have had limited options when it came to getting the care that they need to live comfortably and safely. If a senior citizen did not have a family member available to take care of them, they would most likely have to go to a retirement home to live. This option, while it provided them with…
Home care agencies or home care registries (also known as nurse registries) differ on a vast scale. Family caregivers are encouraged to distinguish between each type of care when considering hiring support for a loved one at home. The first question to understand this differentiation is if they have their aides as employees or independent contractors since they both provide…
Those who are nearing the end of life require a certain level of treatment. Whether this treatment is focused on a cure, such as in palliative care, or simply comfort, such as in hospice care, defines the nature of care one receives. A patient struggling with a serious illness may elect palliative care in the hopes of stumbling across a…
