Planning a Move to Assisted Living or a Nursing Home
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If caring for your loved one has become too demanding or if it is just unsafe to leave the senior home alone for a period of time, it may be time to consider a new living arrangement.
Most seniors think that where they live is an all or nothing affair: stay at home or be sent to a nursing home. But to the contrary, there are a whole host of services and housing options available today that can fit a wide range of needs and life styles—including remaining in the family home.
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Nursing Homes Not the Only Care and Housing Option
Over the past 10-15 years the number of housing and care options for seniors has grown as the baby boomer population has aged. Each option comes with its benefits, but not all options
Unraveling the Home Care Myths
The simple fact is that most elderly want to stay at home – upwards of 90 percent in several industry surveys, as a matter of fact. But some seniors seem leery of home care. Perhaps you are too. That may be because there are a few misconceptions that often surround care for the elderly at home. Check them out to learn if you know all you should about home care.
The Importance of a Health Care Power of Attorney
A health care power of attorney, also called a health care proxy or a durable power of attorney for health care, helps protect your loved one's end-of-life wishes. It is a document that appoints a trusted individual to make decisions regarding your loved one's medical care, and it becomes effective when he or she can no longer communicate effectively or coherently with others.
Determining the Best Place for Your Loved One to Recover
What do you do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital and needs continuing health care? Deciding upon the best course for care isn't always easy to do so it is important to understand what options are available and what issues need to be considered before making this important decision.
How to Assess the Amount of Care Needed
It is wonderful news to find out that your loved one is being discharged from the hospital and will be coming home soon. As a family caregiver you know there may be extra work and time involved in bringing your loved one home, but how do you go about assessing the actual amount of care needed and how much time it will take?
Creating a Plan of Care
When a loved one is coming home from the hospital, it is important to have a good plan of care in place to help ensure a smooth transition home and to minimize stress for both the family caregiver and his or her loved one.
Understanding What Insurance Provides
Understanding what health insurance covers is among the most difficult financial issues that family caregivers and their senior loved ones face.
Tips on Selecting Home Medical Equipment
We'd all like to think that upon discharge from a hospital our senior loved one will be 100 percent better and ready to resume normal activity. But in most cases, more recovery time is usually needed. And in many instances, it might require the purchase of medical equipment for use while your loved one finishes his or her recuperation at home.
Guidelines for a Safe Home Transfer
Bringing your senior loved one home from the hospital or other medical facility requires a number of safety considerations. From the moment they leave their hospital room to the time they get settled in back home, it is imperative that you plan ahead to make sure the transition from hospital to home is free of dangers and as comfortable as possible.
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