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In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice for Your Loved One

Comfort Home Care

Two options are in-home care and an assisted living facility. Read on as the senior care specialists at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, share the differences between in-home care and assisted living facilities to help you make the right choice. An assisted living facility would be the next logical plan.

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior In-Home Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is designed to help individuals cover the costs associated with various forms of extended care, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care. The care must also be longer than 3-months to quality. What Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover?

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How To Help Aging Parents by Planning Ahead

Traditions Health

Choosing Between Assisted Living and In-Home Care. There are various options that may be available, including in their own home, in an in-law suite inside one of their children’s homes, and in an assisted living facility. Get The Care Your Parents Need for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

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Aging in Place: Strategies for Seniors to Maintain Independence at Home

Community Home Health Care

As seniors enter their golden years, many prefer to age in the comfort of their own homes rather than transitioning to assisted living or nursing facilities. Aging in place allows seniors to maintain their independence, familiarity, and cherished memories.

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice care is generally available to individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less to live, as certified by a physician. It is not restricted by age, and patients can receive hospice care in various settings, including their own homes, assisted living facilities, or hospice centers.

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What the 7 Most Shocking Home Care Trends Mean for the Industry in 2022

Home Care Pulse

According to AARP, 95% of all American COVID-19 deaths were among people 50 and older, and approximately 40% of all deaths were in long-term care (nursing home, skilled nursing and assisted living) facilities. Stay current by ensuring you’re training your employees on the top 5 topics agencies are prioritizing: Personal care (ADLS) .

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New Prognostic Models for Older Adults: Alex Lee, James Deardorff, Sei Lee

GeriPal

It predicts mortality, it predicts time to walking disability, so time until someone can’t walk across a room, and time to ADL disability. Because I think a lot of times when someone develops significant disabilities, they need to either move into an assisted living home or get in-home supportive services.