Resources

Tips from a Certified Senior Advisor

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Benefits of Home Care and Determining Appropriate Referrals

• Models of Care
• Home Care Checklist
• Care Decisions

Below are links to a variety of resources that discuss home care, and have definitions and explanations of terms.

Haven HealthCare also provides in-home assessments that will assist in determining the level of care needed. Simply call us at (801) 676-6000 to schedule a convenient time for us to visit your home.

Find home care providers in a specific geographic area:

The National Private Duty Association Members
The National Association of Home Care and Hospice Members

Home Care Services
Learn about various home care services to help you figure out the best available options for your situation.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Very educational and informative descriptions and insights about a method of assessing in regard to home care; also includes a laymen’s health assessment worksheet.

Tips from the National Institute on Aging
“There’s No Place Like Home – For Growing Old” offers helpful advice for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes and receive care.

Choosing In-Home Care Assistance
Use these helpful suggestions from ElderCare Online for identifying the best in-home care assistance to meet your needs.

Basic Statistics About Home Care 2008
This informative PDF from the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) provides a basic overview of the home care industry across the nation.

How to Choose a Home Care Provider
Educational guide from National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) that offers helpful information on reimbursed in-home care services, specifically coverage under Medicare.

Hiring Private Duty Home Care Workers: Why Work Through an Agency?
Informative article details the pros of using an agency for private duty home care services.

Assessing Different Levels of Home Care
CareGuide@home offers important information about how to assess the types of in-home care services available.

National Private Duty Association (NPDA)
The NPDA represents the nation’s private duty home care providers that employ their care force, provide background checks on personnel as well as other screenings, and are bonded and insured.

More helpful information:

• Care Coordination
• Caring for the Heart
• Living with and Caring for Cancer
• Senior Nutrition
• Benefits of Homecare
• National Family Caregivers Month

Newsletters from Haven Home Care:

• April 2010 – Elders Are Getting Ripped Off
• March 2010 – Shocking Stats on Medication Errors
• February 2010 – Bone Health Is More than Bone Density
• January 2010 – Total Retirement is Bad for Your Health
• December 2009 – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Epidemic Ahead
• November 2009 – Research Supports Pet Therapy Claims
• October 2009 – Short Term Personal Care More Affordable
• September 2009 – Congress May Reduce Home Health Care
• August 2009 – Healthcare Reform Goal: Low Hospital Readmissions
• July 2009 – Companionship is Good for Heart Health
• June 2009 – Suggesting Poor Memory Can Cause It
• May 2009 – Tax and Legal Snags with Caregivers
• April 2009 – Health Care Spending, Medication Management
• March 2009 – Alzheimer’s Information, Healthcare Worker Injuries
• February 2009 – “Granny Trend,” Care for Aging Parents
• January 2009 – Senior-Friendly Appliances, Brain Power
• December 2008 – Housing Trends, Aging Myths

General Info

• Alzheimer Association Nationwide Contact Center
• National Private Duty Association
• Dementia Help
• AARP

Hospice

• What Is Hospice Care?
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• American Hospice Foundation
• Choice in Dying
• Hospice Foundation of America
• National Association for Homecare and Hospice
• Hospice Association of America
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice

Home Placement

• Skilled Facilities

Long Term Insurance

• Long Term Care Insurance

HealthCare News

• 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