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Archive for the ‘Home Care’ Category
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Providing home care for a person with a mental and/or physical disability is always challenging; however, for a person with dementia, especially Alzheimer’s dementia, providing home care is especially difficult because the disability usually worsens over time. As such, the primary caregiver will eventually require a substitute caregiver in order to take care of personal business, to run errands, or simply to take a respite from daily caregiving responsibilities. (more…)
Tags: california, caregiver, caregiving strategies, Home Care
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Monday, December 13th, 2010
In the state of New Jersey, individuals who require nursing home care may still have the option of remaining in their homes and receiving home care. The Jersey Assistance for Community Caregivers, or JACC, program, is a state-funded program that prevents or delays individuals who require skilled nursing and other nursing home services from being placed in a nursing facility. (more…)
Tags: Home Care, Medicaid, New Jersey, Nursing Homes, skilled nursing
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Nursing homes are eschewed by seniors for a variety of reasons, including the surrendering of personal independence, the financial cost, and the perception that nursing homes are “the end of the line.” However, in the state of Pennsylvania, about 400 Philadelphians are taking a novel approach to nursing home care. Living Independently for Elders, or LIFE, has partnered with the St. Agnes Continuing Care Center to provide comprehensive care for older individuals in what many call a “nursing home without walls.”
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Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, nursing home, Pennsylvania, skilled nursing
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010
A recent article in the University of California’s California Agriculture journal, entitled “The Golden State goes gray: What aging will mean for California,” explores the looming issue of undertrained and overburdened in-home caregivers and the growing elderly population. (more…)
Tags: california, caregiver, caregiving, eldercare, Home Care
Posted in Elder Care, Home Care, Long Term Care, caregiving | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Nursing homes offer skilled nursing and around-the-clock care for individuals who are too sick or frail to adequately care for themselves. However, many of these individuals would prefer to remain in their own homes rather than live in a nursing home. There may also be concerns about the costs involved in nursing home care. Fortunately, many states, including California, offer two alternative programs to nursing homes: the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the Social Managed Care Plan. (more…)
Tags: california, managed care, Nursing Homes, PACE, skilled nursing
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Home care in the state of Georgia has entered the 21st century, with caregivers operating remotely to keep tabs on aging parents and loved ones. Services such as ResCare, BeClose, SimplyHome, and QuietCare all operate via discretely placed video cameras and sensors which help track the daily activities and needs of elderly individuals. If an emergency occurs, such as a fall or heart attack, the service alerts a close relative or friend via text message or phone. Daily updates may also be provided by e-mail or other electronic means. (more…)
Tags: assisted living, Georgia, Home Care, skilled nursing
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Sunday, September 5th, 2010
The state of Oregon offers several program options for senior home care, allowing seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving valuable services. These options not only save money, but they help maintain quality of life for the affected individuals. (more…)
Tags: Home Care, oregon, senior
Posted in Care Giving Strategies, Home Care, Medicaid | No Comments »
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