There are several financial options for paying for in-home senior care, including: 1. Government Assistance One way to pay for home care is through help from the government via Medicare or Medicaid. Medicaid is income-based, meaning low income may qualify for...
Falls are not only common for seniors, but they are often literally debilitating. And that fall is most likely to happen in the bathroom, while the person is bathing. Here are a few bathing safety tips for seniors and their caregivers to decrease their fall risk....
There’s a lot of confusion over what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for, though there are boundaries such as the line between extended hospital stays and long-term care. There are also many myths and misconceptions about services like respite care. What is...
Holidays are a busy time for everyone. A lot of energy is spent buying gifts, visiting family, and working hard to make sure clients can enjoy the festive season. Cherished Hands Home Health LLC knows how the holidays can be exhausting and inspiring in equal measures...
Respite care is temporary care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, which provides relief (breaks) for their primary caregiver or family. Whether it is for an hour, a few days, or several weeks, families can arrange for respite care whenever works best for them. If...
The staff at Cherished Hands Home Health understands that as our loved one’s age, we want to be there for them to perform daily tasks they can no longer manage. But caregiving can soon become a full-time job, which can compromise your own health. Your senior...
