You’re rushing to drop the kids at school, fumbling with coats and lunchboxes, when you get the call. Mom’s had a fall, and she’s in …Read More
Tag: Home Care
Helpful Questions to Ask Prior to Making a Decision to Stay at Home for Care
September 16, 2010
Believe it or not, choosing to age in the comfort of home rather than move to a care facility is not always the best choice. …Read More
Overcoming objections to an in-home caregiver
September 2, 2010
“I don’t want a stranger coming into my house and going through my things!” “I’ve been doing my own cooking and cleaning since before you …Read More
Six Subtle Signs Indicating More Care at Home May Be Needed
July 1, 2010
It’s not easy to admit you need help, and when it comes to personal care needs, it can seem downright embarrassing. Couple this with a …Read More
Random acts of kindness ARE contagious!
May 24, 2010
You’ve heard that a spirit of kindness and generosity can spread to others, but did you know that it’s actually been proven? A recent study …Read More
Caring for others while sleep deprived = caring for others while drunk
May 5, 2010
Studies have shown clearly that the mental impairment of someone with extreme sleep deprivation is equal to the mental impairment of someone who is legally …Read More
What you didn’t know about long-term care insurance
March 22, 2010
You’ve heard the rumblings….health care reform….Medicare misery…and the expected senior care upheaval of the boomer generation, the so called “silver tsunami”. Perhaps now is the …Read More
So what’s the big deal about home health care, anyway?
March 15, 2010
It used to be that when the term “home health care” was brought up, visions of doctors with little black bags ringing your doorbell would …Read More
Studies report home care is more affordable and promotes more healing than a nursing home
March 8, 2010
According to the Genworth 2009 Annual Cost of Care Survey, on average, the annual cost to stay in a nursing home in New Hampshire is …Read More
The Benefits of Home Care
March 6, 2010
It’s a common question I hear….is home care going to be the best choice for my parent or my grandparent or my spouse? Although a …Read More