Interviewing Home Care Agencies – What Questions Should You Ask?
Question: My mother is 79 years old and suffers with Alzheimer’s Disease. She and my Dad, who is 81 years old,...
April 12, 2011
Home Care
Home Care
How to Know When it’s Time to Start Receiving In-Home Care
Question: "How will I know when my wife is ready to start receiving in-home care?" Answer: The best way to tell...
April 11, 2011
Home Care, Home Health Care
Home Care, Home Health Care
What’s the Difference Between Home Health Care and Home Care?
The short answer is “medical services”. Home health care is normally the result of hospitalization or time spent in rehabilitation...
Is Private Duty Home Care Covered by Medicare or Other Forms of Insurance?”
Answer: In most cases, private duty home care translates to private pay home care, with families looking to their own resources...
August 26, 2010
Home Care
Home Care
Cost of Home Care – Is Financial Assistance or Insurance Available?
Question: Mom needs financial assistance to help with the costs of her home care, and it is my understanding that...
Giving Up Work to Become a Caregiver – Is There Compensation for Loss of Income?
"My wife and her 93 year old aunt have been tenants in common in our house for 20+ years. Unfortunately, her...