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Resources for Home Health Care,
Hospice and Non-Medical Personal Care

Home Care Tips from a Certified Senior Advisor

Information on Home Care and Health Issues:

Assistance for the Sandwich Generation 
Assisting the Sight Impaired
Benefits of Homecare
Care Coordination
Caring for the Heart

Depression Masking as Dementia

Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention

How to Pay for Home Care

Living With and Caring For Cancer
Providing Relief for the Alzheimer's Caregiver
Support for Family Caregivers

Senior Nutrition
Vaccination Awareness


"Melanie not only gave me excellent care,
but also became a friend."

~J.W., Millcreek, UT.

 

 

 

Eldercare and Family Caregiver Issues

Carefully Matched Caregivers
Home Safety for the Elderly
Medication Management
Senior Companionship
Unlicensed Caregivers Can Lead to Tragedy

Gift Certificate:

Home Care FAQ:

Home Medical Care FAQ
Home Medical Care Payment Options FAQ
Non-Medical Care FAQ
Hospice Care FAQ
Hospice Payment Options FAQ 
Advance Medical Directives FAQ


Newsletters on Home Care Topics:

Apr 2012 - 6 Best Web Health Sites - 10 Medications That Can Cause Depression
Mar 2012 - Is it Normal Aging or Low B12? - 8 Reasons to Eat Breakfast
Feb 2012 - The Most Dangerous Room in Your House - 9 Ways to Help Prevent Falls
Jan 2012 - Laughing Reduces Pain - 12 Tips to Make You Laugh
Dec 2011 - Easy Tips for Winter Blues - 8 Tips to Brighten Up Your Home
Nov 2011 - Lifestyle Links to Alzheimer's - 7 tips for Brain Health
Oct 2011 - Are Elders Overmedicated? - 6 Tips: Prevent Medication Problems
Sep 2011 - Superfoods for Seniors - 6 Super Yummy Superfoods
Aug 2011 - Secrets to a Long Life - 5 Reasons Life Spans are Increasing 
July 2011 - Maybe It's Not Alzheimer's -  10 Signs of Depression 
June 2011 - Cool Technology for Seniors, Helping Elder Parents with Technology
May 2011 - Will Exercise Keep You Young? 6 Great Exercises to Try at Home

Apr 2011 - After the Hospital, Be Prepared, Discharge Planning FAQ  
Mar 2011 - Working Strong Past 65, 4 Myths about Older Workers

Feb 2011 - Hidden Dangers in Painkillers, 4 Tips for Storing Medication 
Jan 2011 - Seniors Hooked on Tai Chi, 4 Basic Exercise Techniques

Dec 2010 - Holiday Heart Attacks: Fact or Fiction? 6 perfect gifts for Grandparents
Nov 2010 - Don't Deny 4 Common Stroke Symptoms, 6 stress-relief tips  
Oct 2010 - New Study Predicts Alzheimer's, 8 ways to exercise the brain

Sep 2010 - Pain Management Discovery, Pain Chronicles
Aug 2010 – Social Groups Benefit Seniors, Key Concepts on Aging
Jul 2010 – Alarming Rise in Elderly Patients, Tips to Stay Hydrated
Jun 2010 – Senior Falls Lead to Fatal Injuries, Ways to Reduce Risk of Falling
May 2010 – Seniors Find Health in Music, Therapeutic Musical Instruments
Apr 2010 – Elders Are Getting Ripped Off, Websites for Government Benefits

Mar 2010 – Shocking Stats on Medication Errors, Best Caregiver Qualities

Feb 2010 – Bone Health Is More than Bone Density, Rules to Eat By

Jan 2010 – Total Retirement is Bad for Your Health, Price Shopping for Medical Care

Dec 2009 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Epidemic Ahead, Caregivers Certified

Nov 2009 – Research Supports Pet Therapy Claims, Health Benefits of Pets

Oct 2009 – Short Term Personal Care More Affordable

Sep 2009 – Congress May Reduce Home Health Care, Top Health Websites
Aug 2009 – Healthcare Reform Goal: Low Hospital Readmissions, Superfoods for Seniors
Jul 2009 – Companionship is Good for Heart Health, Activities with Grandkids
Jun 2009 – Suggesting Poor Memory Can Cause It
May 2009 – Tax and Legal Snags with Caregivers

Apr 2009 – Health Care Spending, Medication Management

Mar 2009 – Alzheimer’s Information, Healthcare Worker Injuries

Feb 2009 – “Granny Trend,” Care for Aging Parents

Jan 2009 – Senior-Friendly Appliances, Brain Power
Dec 2008 – Housing Trends, Aging Myths

 

General Info:

AARP
Alzheimer Association Nationwide Contact Center
Community Health Accreditation Program
Dementia Help
National Private Duty Association

Home Placement:

Skilled Facilities

Long Term Insurance:

Long Term Care Insurance

Twenty Questions About Long-Distance Caregiving:


Home HealthCare News:

Granite Mountain Home Care & Hospice Expands Service Area into Maricopa County 
Professional Healthcare at Home Expands Its Northern California Service Area into Marin County 

Haven Healthcare Announces Butterfly Release in Murray Utah Honoring Deceased Loved Ones 

Virgin Valley Home Care & Hospice Receives State Certification for Non-Medical Home Care in Nevada

Professional Healthcare's Acquisition of Home Health Services is Finalist at M&A Awards

Professional HealthCare Establishes Madrone Foundation to Aid Families
Professional HealthCare acquires Home Health Services Expanding Service Area in Western U.S.
Haven Healthcare Named to 2009 HomeCare Elite as a Top Home Health Care Provider
Professional Healthcare Is Approved for Medicare Licenses at Additional Offices
Haven Healthcare of Utah Receives Award for Quality Care Fourth Year in a Row
Haven HealthCare Division of Professional HealthCare Adds New Office

Eldercare and Home Care Glossary

Senior Nutrition

Benefits of Home Care