By offering support with medical tasks, managing health conditions, and offering companionship, home health care helps seniors maintain autonomy without sacrificing safety or comfort. […]
How Home Health Care Helps Seniors Stay Independent Longer
Does Medicare Pay for Home Healthcare?
Medicare can cover all or part of home healthcare costs when paying for this service, provided certain conditions are met, such as being considered homebound and requiring skilled nursing. […]
The Benefits of Short-Term Rehabilitation for Seniors
Short-term rehabilitation promotes faster recovery among seniors while providing the care and tools to regain strength, mobility, and confidence. It’s also a chance to explore and enjoy the benefits of living in a community designed for aging adults, with a team dedicated to their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. […]
10 Aging in Place Home Modifications to Make Life Easier
These home modifications provide support to manage daily routines with ease and confidence:
Grab bars and handrails
Improve bathroom safety
Improve lighting
Create step-free entrances
Lower cabinets and shelving
Widen doorways
Install lever-style handles
Remove tripping hazards
Improve kitchen layout
Invest in smart technologies […]
What Does a Home Health Nurse Do On Their Visits?
Nurses take a personal and individualized approach to each patient in order to help enhance their quality of life and well-being. […]
How to Choose the Right Home Healthcare Provider
To find the right home healthcare provider for you, we’ve put together several suggestions. […]
Rehab After Surgery
If you have a scheduled surgery or hospital stay, you can plan ahead for your post-hospitalization care including Home Health Care. […]
The Role of Rehabilitation in Helping Seniors Regain Independence
rehabilitation is a powerful tool that helps seniors rebuild not just physical ability but also emotional resilience and social connections. […]
Staying in your home or moving to a senior community? Pros & Cons
Pros of staying in your home
Familiar with your surroundings.
Often a larger space, so no need to downsize your belongings.
No hassle of moving.
Might have home paid off.
Can use in-home care providers, if needed. (personal care or skilled nursing and therapy services)
Cons of staying in your home
Continued investment of time, money and energy to maintain your home
Costly property taxes, even after the house is paid off.
Risk of becoming isolated, which can lead to loneliness and depression.
Becoming sedentary, which often impacts health and mobility.
Help in an emergency may be several minutes away.
Your needs or your spouse’s health needs may change. […]
Signs That Your Loved One May Need Home Health Care
Key Takeaways Recognizing the Signs: Struggling with daily tasks, memory issues, or health problems may indicate a need for extra support. Home Health Care Benefits: This service offers medical support at home, bridging the gap between independence and residential care. Maintaining Independence: Home health care helps people stay autonomous while prioritizing their health and safety. […]
