A large proportion of seniors are set on aging at home, instead of relocating to an assisted living facility or nursing home – nearly 90 percent of them, based upon research conducted by AARP. And who can blame them? The comfort of familiar surroundings, the freedom to come and go as you would like, the freedom to prepare the meals you want when you would like them are all invaluable…
Long Distance Caregiving: How to Prepare to Help Aging Parents From Far Away
Living far away from senior loved ones can make the need for help at home easier to overlook. As a matter of fact, many adult children of older parents never even realize that Mom and Dad need assistance until they come home for a visit or spend a longer period of time together during the course of the holiday season. If you are a family caregiver who lives far apart…
West Point IA Home Care Tips: Can Mom & Dad Afford Long-Term Care?
For millions of Americans, the question of whether or not their aging parents will be able to afford long-term care is a very real one. Finances can be a touchy subject, but when it’s time to make a plan for long-term care, having an honest conversation about how your parents will be able to afford senior care services is essential. Below are some questions designed to help adult children get…
Advanced Home Health Care Helps You Plan for Your Long-Term Care Needs
Planning for long-term care involves a wide range of variables. Oftentimes, a senior may be completely independent and self-sufficient for years, and then experience a sudden illness or injury and suddenly require assistance in order to remain safe and independent at home. For many families with senior loved ones, determining the right option for their care can be challenging. Advanced Home Health Care understands the confusion surrounding planning for care…