by Allegiance Home Care | Sep 13, 2018 | Elder Home Care
It is often a primary desire of couples who have been married for a long time to stay together. We see one spouse caring for the other whose medical condition has declined on a regular basis. Many times, the health (both physical and mental) of the caregiver spouse is...
by Allegiance Home Care | Sep 7, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Concierge medicine is a relationship between a physician and a patient in which the patient pays for more direct access in the form of an annual fee, per visit fee, or retainer. The physician commits to limit his or her case load in order to provide a higher level of...
by Allegiance Home Care | Aug 29, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Our last blog talked about moving a loved one into your home when they are no longer able to live independently. We decided to follow that up with a blog that explores the work/life/family balance as it relates to caring for an aging loved one. At first, once your...
by Allegiance Home Care | Aug 21, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
When an aging parent loses their ability to live on their own, you may be considering moving he or she into your home to live. While you may feel that this is simply the right thing to do – after all, he or she likely cared for you when you couldn’t – there are a...
by Allegiance Home Care | Aug 13, 2018 | Elder Home Care
The convenience of medical visits in the comfort of home has numerous benefits. It completely eliminates the headaches of scheduling, arranging transportation, and waiting room germs. Patients also enjoy a more personalized experience as the provider coming into their...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jul 31, 2018 | Elder Care Tips
Travel is an activity that many adults look forward to being able to do more of in their “golden years”. After children are grown and work and other duties have tapered off, one may have more time (and likely resources) to enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jul 30, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Often we hear “I know I need help, but I am not sure what my caregiver will DO all day when they are not providing me physical assistance?” Many clients need assistance with personal care – what is referred to as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – things like...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jul 24, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Older adults who struggle with depression have a number of challenges facing them. As we get older we often become more socially isolated which both increases our risk for depression and also weakens our support system and access to the help we need to identify and...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jun 29, 2018 | 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. As long as you have appropriate living space for a caregiver to be able to...
by Allegiance Home Care | Jun 13, 2018 | Elder Home Care
Elder abuse can take a number of forms. Based on the number of complaints and arrest warrants involving senior abuse nationally, it seems that financial, physical and emotional abuse is on the rise. Research suggests that 1 in 10 Americans 60 and over have experienced...
