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What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?
Millions of Americans receive some form of in-home care every year. This type of long term care has become increasingly popular because it allows patients to receive personalized services within a familiar home setting, rather than undergoing the significant lifestyle changes associated with moving to an assisted living facility. While…
What is Medicare Open Enrollment?
October 15th marks the beginning of the Medicare open enrollment period, when Americans 65 and older can review their coverage and make changes to their health care plan to best suit their needs in the coming year. Even if your healthcare needs have not changed significantly over the course of…
Prescription Medication Safety
A major element of maintaining long-term independence is managing chronic (ongoing) medical conditions. Ailments like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among many others, are often kept in check through the use of prescription medication. A recent CDC survey from 2019 found that among Americans aged 49 to 70, nearly 7 in…
How to Make an Apartment Safer for Aging in Place
The numbers are in and it is official: aging in place remains a goal for the vast majority of older adults. A recent AARP survey found that 77 percent of adults aged 50 and older would prefer to remain in their long-time home as they age. This practice, known as…
Signs an Older Adult is Ready for Home Health Care
As we age, our medical needs, energy levels, and ability to handle tasks on our own may change, but our overall goals usually don’t. Everyone wants the ability to live comfortably and safely in familiar settings and maintain control over how they live their life. Home health care is an…
Household Cleaning Products You Should Not Mix
Maintaining a clean and hygienic home is a cornerstone of long-term health, as spending time in a dirty living space can make residents more prone to respiratory illness, bacterial infections, and foodborne illness. While it can be extremely satisfying to take a grungy kitchen, bathroom, or living space and make…