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You help your aging loved one whenever you have the time, but lately you’ve noticed they need more help than you’re able to provide alone. Between bathing, feeding, running errands and even socializing, it’s hard to do it all. Generally, family caregivers in your situation turn to professionals who fall into one of…
At some point in a senior’s life, they may rely on an in-home caregiver. In fact, most seniors would tell you that they would prefer to stay at home for as long as possible. With the use of an in-home caregiver, they can do so, either with the help of a loved one…
Whether you’re inquiring into nursing homes for your elderly parents, for yourself, or for another loved one, know you’re doing the right thing. Nursing homes can provide the elderly with around-the-clock care, which is necessary for many people who need constant supervision and can no longer live alone. Seniors typically move into nursing…
In This Article: Definition of Custodial CareDuties of Custodial CaregiversSkilled Care vs. Custodial CareCost of Custodial CareHow to Pay for Custodial Care Aside from medical care, seniors with dementia or other conditions often need help with day to day tasks. Here we’ll define custodial care, what effects the costs involved, and the difference…
While you may not like to think about it, there might come a time when an elderly loved one requires pureed food as their main diet. Fortunately, pureeing food doesn’t have to be tricky – or icky – and can actually be quite simple and tasty if you know the right recipes.
A Definition of Companion Care Companion care is a form of home care offering non-medical services to older adults or people with disabilities. Companion care differs from personal care in that personal care aides (also known as home health aides) may provide the same services as companion care but also help with tasks…
A Definition of Adult Foster Care Adult foster care is essentially any care that’s provided in a home-based environment to an adult. Adult foster care is typically thought of in terms of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities that affect their ability to live on their own, however, there is a growing niche…
Definition of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Instrumental activities of daily living are the skills and abilities needed to perform certain day-to-day tasks associated with an independent lifestyle. These activities are not considered to be essential for basic functioning, but are regarded as important for assessing day-to-day quality of life and relative independence.…
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