Two of the biggest advantages of hiring a private caregiver are control and choice. You and your caregiver simply agree to the terms of work – including services, hours, and pay rate – and get started.
Myth #1: Medicare covers the cost of home care.
Caregivers working during a holiday are commonly offered holiday pay and if you don’t have a plan in place, this is a good time to decide how you'll compensate your home care aide during all holidays throughout the year.
Even when you live close to your aging loved ones, it’s not always easy to carve out time to help. But when you live more than an hour away and your help is needed, these five steps can ease the stress of overseeing from afar.
Going home for the holidays can bring great joy but for those who haven’t seen their aging parents or grandparents in a while, it can also bring new -- and sometimes -- troubling insights.
Spend a little extra time this season to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift to thank your caregiver for all they’ve done for you or your parents or your child.
Few things test sibling relationships more than when the time comes to actively manage the lives of their aging parents.
Helping your new caregiver succeed is one of the most important roles you’ll play as you manage the home care needs of yourself or your loved ones.
If you live far away and are busy juggling your own career and family, it can be difficult to care for an aging parent.