Assisted Living – What You Need to Know About Assisted Living Facilities

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Assisted Living – What You Need to Know About Assisted Living Facilities

There comes a time in many elderly seniors’ lives when a medical condition, loneliness or an inability to care for themselves force families to decide on where an elderly senior should be staying. Many times a difficult decision has to be made between remaining in a home with a visiting companion or in a nursing home. Choosing the right home companion services is crucial in assisting our elders. Although it may seem to the family members that they have made the right decision, in reality they have made the wrong choice and their elder is suffering needlessly. In this article I will highlight some of the major mistakes that families make with in-home care programs, and why it is crucial to select a company or professional with an excellent track record of caring and providing personalized, superior home companion services. read more

Benefits of Caregivers for Seniors at Home

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Benefits of Caregivers for Seniors at Home

The seniors of our society need at home companionship just as much, if not more than they need health care. As the baby boomer generation gets older and begins to age, it’s important to consider what changes will occur in their lives. They will be less active and have a greater risk for depression. It’s also possible that the elderly will become isolated because of social isolation. While it’s very important for all seniors to have personal care that is consistent and ongoing, there are numerous in home care options that can assist with this goal. read more

Reasons Why Many Families Choose To Provide At Home Companions

“In Home Companion Services” is the latest term to describe professional services provided by professional attendants who work in the comfort of their own homes. This is a growing area with many options for both long-term and short-term care. “In Home Companion Services” also can mean professional companions who travel with their patients to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. In many cases, the service provider is an older, disabled, in home caregiver. Some providers work as live-in, part-time, hourly, or contract workers for companies providing home healthcare. Professional companion services are not regulated by state licensing boards, so it’s important to check the company is not a fraud. read more