In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition caused by an abnormal autoimmune response. It’s characterized by thick, scaly patches of skin that occur when the body...

Anyone can feel lonely or socially isolated at times, but older adults are particularly susceptible to this. If you have an aging parent or another senior family member you care about, you can make...

Long-term care is going through a process of “rebalancing” in the United States — shifting from institutional care to more home-based services, according to John Bowblis...

A stroke can be a life-changing experience for the survivor and their family. Strokes vary in type and severity, but many people have been where you are now—facing difficulties with mobility,...

Hip fractures are a common occurrence among the elderly, with approximately 300,000 cases reported in the United States every year. They are most often caused by falls and can lead to a number of...

One of the most important aspects of maintaining good health as you age is taking care of your kidneys. As you get older, your kidneys may not work as well as they used to, so it’s important...

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It develops over time and worsens as the disease progresses. There is no known cure for Parkinson's, but...

 The Challenge: Cost Containment for Chronic Conditions Management of Congestive Heart Failure is extensive and expensive, placing heavy demands on health care system resources due to...

Caring for an elderly family member can be extremely rewarding. For the recipient of the care, it provides the opportunity to share life experiences with someone close, deepening the familial...

Family members are first in line for caregiving responsibilities, whether raising children or caring for a spouse, or aging family members. Yet, while home care has been around since 1965 when...