Standing Wheelchair Reviews – Get Off Your Butt!
My mother, Barbara, had MS and used a standing wheelchair for years. She LOVED that wheelchair. When we were out in public, she would often ask me to stand her …
Home Safety Checklist For Seniors – Free Download
One of the most common questions I get from people is where can I find a home safety checklist for seniors? Home safety is one of the most pressing concerns …
Does Medicare Cover Home Caregivers
The one question I get asked quite often is does Medicare cover home caregivers? While the simple answer is no, there are some exceptions. In this article I will talk …
How To Pay For In-Home Care
Although the cost for in-home care is usually a less expensive option than Assisted Living or Nursing Homes, the ability to afford Home Care is an important consideration. Most in-home …
How To Talk To Parents About Aging
After my mom had a brain hemorrhage due to complications from MS, she required 24-hour care. And, even though she had MS and we knew what the eventual outcome might …
COVID-19 and Caregivers
If you watch the news for even a minute these days you will undoubtedly be bombarded with information about COVID-19 (the coronavirus). I also know that the demands of caring …
Sample Family Caregiver Agreement
More than 34 million Americans served as informal (unpaid) caregivers during the previous year according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. Oftentimes, these are adult children caring for an aging …
California Caregiver Requirements
In the state of California, Home Care Aides must be registered through the California Home Care Aide Registry. Home Care Aide’s (HCA’s) can be registered through a licensed Home Care …
Dressing Aids For The Elderly
My mom was always fiercely independent. When she became disabled due to MS, we did everything we could to ensure she was able to do as much as she could …
COVID-19 And Elderly Isolation
This COVID-19 pandemic came quickly. It thrust us into a world most have never experienced before. Businesses closed almost instantly. We were advised to self-isolate and keep our distance from …
