According to the AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 43 million people in the United States provide care for an adult or child annually. Recently, award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and television producer Queen Latifah shared her experience as a caregiver to her elderly mother who was diagnosed…
Becoming a family caregiver is a tremendous responsibility that also gives you a chance to deepen your relationship with your loved one. However, this decision must be carefully considered. Before you assume your caregiving duties, be sure to ask these 7 important questions. 1. Where Is Your Loved One Happiest…
Many families rely on inheritances to pay for a loved one’s funeral expenses, which is one of the reasons why Governor Jerry Brown signed the SB833 legislation. The new law changes many of the rules of the Medi-Cal program overseen by the California Department of Health Care Services. All seniors…
Becoming a caregiver for a senior loved one can be a rewarding experience. It gives you an opportunity to bond with your loved one, and it enriches both of your lives. However, providing care for an aging adult may not always be an easy task. Seniors can face a variety…
The new administration is ready to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with the promise to replace it with a better plan. Many seniors benefit from the ACA, and repealing the act could take those benefits away, affecting their quality of life. Maintaining a high quality of life can…
Most people are aware that Alzheimer’s disease damages a senior’s brain. It’s important to learn about strategies that may be helpful in staving off the condition. Here are some things Lincoln, CA, home care professionals suggest to help your senior loved one delay or prevent Alzheimer’s. 1. Make Dietary Changes …
Taking care of an aging parent or grandparent can be a stressful responsibility if you do it alone. Respite care offers a number of benefits for family caregivers, and even a few for your senior loved one, as professionals of home care, Lincoln, CA families trust, discuss below. 1. Relieve…
A good home care agency should provide professional care services to uphold your loved one’s dignity and promote greater wellbeing. When looking for reliable home care Lincoln, CA, families can count on, for your aging loved one, here are 5 questions you need to ask a home care agency to…