by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 18, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Many older adults are resistant to the idea of having a caregiver. The individual’s family sees the need is there, and broaches the subject but they refuse, maybe even become angry or upset. The reasons vary widely but there are usually a few common themes. Loss of...
by Allegiance Home Care | Mar 8, 2019 | Elder Home Care
One of the most pressing questions seniors and their families have is how will I pay for home care services? This question cannot be answered easily, as there are a number of individualized factors that play into the financial plan for long term care. One way to pay...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 25, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Live in care is often a more affordable option for those who need a considerable amount of assistance or an added peace of mind for loved ones, knowing that someone is always there to help. Live in care can be a cost-effective alternative for residential or nursing...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 15, 2019 | Elder Home Care
Heart disease is a general term for a variety of health conditions that affect the heart and arteries. As the leading cause of death in the united states for both genders, as we approach a certain age it is natural to start worrying about heart disease and wanting to...
by Allegiance Home Care | Feb 8, 2019 | Elder Home Care
There are times when you or your loved one may need home care services on a temporary basis. One of those most common times is after a hospitalization, when he or she is deconditioned and weak from the injury or illness they have experienced and the time they have...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jan 25, 2019 | Elder Home Care
As an elder adult or caregiver for someone elderly, when it comes to taxes it is important to account for one’s medical expenses incurred in that year. According to the IRS medical expenses are “the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Favorite recipes can provide comfort, spark happy memories and bring people together. Most holidays are celebrated with a family meal, and the memories surrounding those meals can often be some of the happiest times in ones life. When a Caregiver makes the effort to...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jan 8, 2019 | Articles
It is a commonly known fact that most seniors want to age at home. What isn’t as widely known is that in order to do so, 78% of aging adults living in the community depend on family and friends as their only source of help. More than 65 million people, according to...
by Allegiance Home Care | Dec 17, 2018 | Articles
Visiting your parents at the holidays can be an opportune time to watch for signs that they may require some assistance. Often our loved ones will reassure us during telephone conversations that they are fine- and they can be quite convincing! But most older adults do...
by Allegiance Home Care | Dec 10, 2018 | Elder Home Care
According to AARP, almost 90% of seniors express the desire to remain at home. Many feel they will be more comfortable there than moving into support care facilities. Not only do they prefer it but, in many cases it is cheaper on the individual as well as government...
