You’ve hired a caregiver that Mom approves of, and they start next week. Now comes the important question: How will you pay them?
There’s a lot more to hiring a caregiver privately than finding someone Mom or Dad trusts.
If you’re like most families, most conversations around care center on whether you want to hire privately or through an agency, and how to find a caregiver who matches your unique care needs.
Home care can be confusing and there are many misconceptions surrounding some of the basics. Here are six commonly held myths.
When it comes to finding the right caregiver, the search often takes center stage.
Many experts would agree that once you hit your 40s and your parents hit their 70s, it’s time to have “the talk.”
Navigating the financial landscape of later life can be daunting for many seniors, as rising healthcare costs, dwindling income streams, and unforeseen expenses threaten their financial security and overall well-being.
Maybe you’ve noticed that mom or dad is “starting to slip.” Or maybe they’ve had a health scare: a fall that didn’t break a hip, or flu that didn’t become pneumonia. Take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief.
Many seniors want to age in place. With so many other aspects of their lives changing – due to declining health, decreased mobility, or dementia, for example – they long for the familiarity of their homes and neighborhoods.
More and more older people prefer to age in place, and flexible in-home care options are readily available.