Often times people struggle to know the true home health care advantages as opposed to having to relocate to a nursing home or assisted living facility. When it is time for people to weigh their options of what direction to go, they want to go with the option that is best suitable for their situation and the one that has the most advantages. The main concern clients have is they…
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Medicare Claim Denied? How Seniors Can Get the Coverage They Need
Medicare coverage of medicines for seniors is often crucial, especially because on average, older adults take a shocking 15-18 prescription medications. And with an average price of over $11,000 yearly for the most common prescription drugs prescribed for the elderly, it usually is debilitating when a Medicare claim is suddenly denied. And yet, that’s happening more and more frequently as Medicare plans are progressively establishing coverage limits on older persons…
Traveling with Elderly Parents? These Tips Can Help!
Everyone looks forward to summer vacations! Leaving everyday worries behind, checking items off our bucket list, exploring new places. And helping a senior loved one enjoy such a thrill makes it all the better. There are, however, some issues to take into account that will help pave the way to a more successful vacation when traveling with elderly parents: Plan a pre-trip doctor visit. To ensure your older family member…
Understanding Home Health Care
Home Health Care is a service that is growing rapidly but many people are unsure if it applies to them or their loved ones. It is important for people to understand what home health care is and when it would be appropriate. Each home health agency has their own rules and specifications so it is important to research when looking into home health care and knowing what your options are.In…
Seniors Trying to Declutter: Here’s Some Much-Needed Downsizing Help!
In Iowa, most of us have areas of our homes designated as storage areas. But oftentimes those storage areas spill over into other areas of the home as increasingly more memorabilia is saved with the thought of, “I can’t get rid of this. I may want it someday.” Yet, what happens when “someday” never happens, and those piles of things turn out to be more of a burden than a…
Crucial Differences All Family Caregivers Should Know About the Different Types of Diabetes
Contrary to popular belief, diabetes is not a one-size-fits-all disease. Because the risk factors, signs and treatments can vary significantly between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, the aging care specialists at Advanced Home Health Care offer the following breakdown to make it easier to understand the differences between all types of diabetes. Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes, as its name implies, affects only pregnant women, usually presenting at about…
Tips from Advanced Home Health Care to Soothe Caregiver Burnout
In our last blog post, we shared some of the red flags that can indicate imminent caregiver burnout, as well as the dangers to both the overly-stressed caregiver and the care receiver herself. One of the most critical steps to take when feeling overwhelmed with caregiving stress is to take a time-out to take care of yourself. These tips, courtesy of Advanced Home Health Care, offering in-home elder care in…
Family Caregivers: Review These Warning Signs to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Providing care for a senior loved one, although rewarding, is definitely not for the faint of heart. The 24/7 stress of meeting all of a loved one’s needs can quickly escalate to the dangerous point of caregiver burnout – which leads to the possibility of losing even more patience and experiencing more emotional outbursts. And, not only is the caregiver herself affected by burnout, but the senior suffers as well….