Once you or your loved one has made the decision to move into a care home, there remains the difficult task of choosing the right home. This is a process that can and should take some time, researching the area, home itself and packages available. Many popular care homes have waiting lists so it is important to start the decision making process early, to ensure that you can have a place in the home of your choice and not have to make any compromises.
It is important for you or a...

Services to Help you Stay at Home

Each year, more than 22,000 agencies nationwide provide home care services to more than two million people with physical disabilities, chronic health problems, dementia, or terminal illnesses. As the population ages, the number of home care agencies will continue to grow.

We're living longer—and healthier—lives than ever before in human history. However, if a time comes when help is needed, there are many California agencies...

Home childcare is an excellent choice if you prefer a less businesslike approach to childcare. You will find that there are fewer children on site, and that children are in a home with a family or individual rather than in a business. Home daycare centers are state licensed, and can provide care for children of all ages.

What to Look for In a Home Childcare Center

It is important to note that home childcare centers will have varying regulations from state to state....

It seems that more area locals are finding that "aging in place" leads not only to longer lives in many cases, but also to a better quality of life. The sick and aging residents of the North Carolina Piedmont are showing a tendency to skip long-term hospital and nursing home stays, opting instead for a lifestyle that's much more conducive to personal freedom and dignity: home care. Durham, NC , as accessible as it is to all of the Duke Medical facilities, is a wealth of...

Caregiver, you think to yourself, when and how did I become the caregiver for my  elderly parents.   It is a term you have heard for years, but you never thought it would be associated with you.

Your parents are doing great, they travel, go out to dinner, still drive everywhere.  You think I won't have to be a caregiver for a long time.

Unfortunately aging creeps up on people quicker then you may think.  One minute they are mom and dad doing well,...

1.    You have absolute choice on which home health agency you use.

Did you know you ultimately are the Absolute Decision Maker on who you want to use for therapy and nursing services through home health? While you need to utilize a Medicare Certified Agency to have Medicare and other Payors to pay for services, you have the right to use any home health agency that you want regardless of who currently services the assisted living, hospital or senior independent...

A parent's natural instinct is to protect and love their child, which is why leaving our children with other people who aren't relatives or friends is often a very difficult decision to make. However, working full-time or juggling many things often makes it difficult to simply be a parent that is solely a nanny. Therefore, it is essential that if and when you choose to use a nanny you are a 100% happy and comfortable with them as you need peace of mind in order to continue as normal...

GENERATION GAP

Generation gap or we call it a contrast or imbalance of wits and thoughts among distinct strata's of people. It is predominantly a slit and a interlude b/w the younger generations and their forefathers.

Sarcastically, I would say it is a rift b/w the old orthodox mindsets of inhabitants. And, practically if we see than it is more of communication gap rather a generation one. The more we communicate the fewer gaps would remain…. So we can say that...

Green Funeral

Going green is a common theme these days and green funerals are becoming more popular. This is a welcome sight for the funeral industry which has seen a reduction in the amount of revenue generated from traditional burial methods.  The funeral industry has had to adjust to become more nimble by offering an alternative or less traditional burial choice to their clients to stay competitive.  Funeral homes are beginning to see the advantages of becoming more...

In the early 1980's, American's who suffered from limited mobility saw relief in the form of power lift chairs. The earliest of models were nothing more than everyday recliners with lift mechanisms. Imagine a Lay-Z-Boy with a spring lift attached to a button - while not quite as primitive, you get the idea. These early lift chairs were DANGEROUS - there was no gradual lift here, if you weren't prepared for it and accidentally pressed the wrong button, the unsuspecting user could be...