by Allegiance Home Care | May 16, 2018 | Elder Home Care
In our line of work, we often hear from seniors that they or their families are looking to hire a caregiver through an online directory or off of a Registry list. The issue with this is that they don’t understand what they are getting into by doing this. Sometimes...
by Allegiance Home Care | May 9, 2018 | Elder Home Care
For aging adults, having access to services that come into the home can be essential to aging well. While the concept of a doctor coming to a patient in his or her home is not new (in 1930 about 40% of doctor visits were held in the home) it is something that became...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 28, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be very exhausting on a family and it’s resources. About 15.7 million adult family caregivers care for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia., according to a survey done by the[Alzheimer’s...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 18, 2018 | Elder Home Care
A stay in the hospital is certainly no vacation! It’s uncomfortable, noisy, and difficult to get any rest. For this reason a senior may want to leave the hospital even before they are ready. If you have a senior loved one who is coming home from the hospital, there...
by Allegiance Home Care | Apr 12, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Although demand for the service is building, the number of family physicians making house calls is shrinking. In a 2010 AAFP survey, 19 percent of Academy members said they made at least one house call a week. By 2013, the number had fallen to 13 percent, and only 3...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 27, 2018 | Elder Home Care
There are many different types of caregivers. Many family caregivers are not formally trained but through experience and sheer determination become very skilled in meeting their loved one’s needs and become a vital part of their care team. Paid caregivers also vary in...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 20, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
Locating and accessing resources for aging adults is a daunting task for caregivers and professionals. We have compiled a list of the top 8 vital resources for aging adults. The Administration on Aging. The AOA oversees community based organizations such as the Area...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 12, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
When your aging loved one is in the hospital and deconditioned, you will likely be approached by a case manager who will recommend going to a skilled nursing facility temporarily for rehabilitation. Many times they will say that this is necessary because discharge...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 16, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
Do you think it is the right time to bring in home care to assist your loved one, but are anxious about starting the conversation with them about it? You aren’t alone. According to a 2015 article by Genworth, 57% of consumers have not talked to anyone about the...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jan 23, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Choosing an in home care agency for your aging loved one can be a challenge. Like any other type of investment or major purchase, it pays to do your research and compare options. Senior care is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and there are large...
