Caregiving

7 Tips for Choosing a Home Health Aide

7 Tips for Choosing a Home Health Aide

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Nov 11 2021

If you care for someone who requires daily monitoring and assistance, you may have thought about partnering with a home health aide. A home health aide can provide around-the-clock care, freeing up time for you to work, run errands, or do other necessary tasks. See tips to choose the right one.


Residential Care Homes: Assisted Senior Living in a Home-Like Environment

Residential Care Homes: Assisted Senior Living in a Home-Like Environment

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Wed Oct 26 2022

There are a growing number of options for senior living, and though many seniors would prefer to stay in their own homes, it sometimes becomes necessary to move them somewhere that can offer a better quality of life. Luckily there are options that still allow seniors to remain independent and enjoy the comfort of a home-like setting. A residential care home is a great option because it offers a home-away-from-home setting while still providing needed care and supervision. Read More


How to Pay for Assisted Living: Payment & Financing Options

How to Pay for Assisted Living: Payment & Financing Options

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Fri Dec 16 2022

There are several ways to pay for assisted living, including using Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, a reverse mortgage, an annuity, or a bridge loan. Let's take a closer look at each of these options. Read More


Does Medicare Cover In-Home Care?

Does Medicare Cover In-Home Care?

Posted by Nate Birt on Tue May 16 2023

As a caregiver, you might be exploring how to pay for your loved one’s in-home care. You might have asked, “Does Medicare cover in-home care?” There are many cases in which Medicare provides partial coverage of care provided at home for a short period. This article breaks down the circumstances in which Medicare will cover those expenses. We’ll also explain what to look for so that you don’t get hit with unexpected costs in cases where Medicare won’t cover certain things. Read More