Results for "companion care"
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Guide Program Dementia Care
Approximately 6.7 million adults aged 65 and older are living with dementia. Dementia can make many of the day-to-day skills we take for granted — things like memory, reasoning, judgment and...Read more -
Elderly Nail Care
You've trimmed your nails a thousand times, but elderly nail care can feel like a whole new situation. As we age, our fingernails and toenails change. That's why manicures and pedicures are...Read more -
2025 Activated Insights Awards
Activated Insights (formerly Home Care Pulse®) recently announced that 196 Home Care agencies received one or more 2025 Best of Home Care® awards. In addition to the recognition our...Read more -
Tracheostomy Care at Home: Tips for Safe and Effective Management
When you have a tracheostomy, a doctor creates an opening in your neck to place a trach tube in your windpipe to help with breathing. You may need one for a variety of reasons, like an airway...Read more -
In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Senior Housing Option
About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging Survey. BankRate.com recently published an article exploring senior...Read more -
Understanding Medicare Advantage Home Health Care Coverage
Home care helps seniors and other adults maintain their independence and remain at home as long as possible. Whether you need home care for yourself or a loved one, it's vital to understand...Read more -
elder-care-planning
If you have an aging relative — regardless of how healthy they are now — it’s time to prepare for their future care needs. Consider this: A 65-year-old today has almost a 70...Read more -
Dementia Patient Refusing Care? Strategies to Ease the Transition
It can be challenging to care for a loved one with dementia when they won’t accept help. They may need your assistance more than ever, but they may refuse anything you offer, including food...Read more