Respite, Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care is an important respite opportunity for both you and your loved one with several funding options available.
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Respite, Adult Day Care Centers
Adult day care is an important respite opportunity for both you and your loved one with several funding options available.
Home Health Aide Bond
The benefit of introducing Helpful into the home extends beyond family caregiving to enhance the in-home care relationship.
Personal Care Agreements for Paid Family Caregivers
A formal document that outlines the terms and conditions of paying a family member for providing care and assistance.
Why Don't Home Health Aides Provide Skilled Care?
What the home health aide (HHA) can and cannot do is regulated by both the state and the home care agency, as well as national nursing guidelines.
Why Don't Home Health Aides Give Medications?
What the home health aide (HHA) can and cannot do is regulated by both the state and the home care agency, as well as national nursing guidelines.
The Home Health Aide, Home Health vs Home Care
The role of the home health aide (HHA) differs slightly between a certified home health care agency and a licensed home care agency.
The Difference Between Home Health and Home Care
There are important distinctions between a certified home health agency (CHHA or HHA) and a licensed home care services agency (LHCSA or HCA).
Why Won't They Just Quit Smoking?
The top reason is because they are addicted, thought that's not the only reason or the end of the story.
Respite Care, Probably Not What You Imagine
Respite care has been proven valuable to caregivers, though often it is not what caregivers assume and fails lofty expectations.
What Do I Do if the Home Health Aide is Late or Doesn't Show?
A home health aide being late or not showing up is disrupting for both you and your loved one. Know what to do when this happens.
Sources for Respite Care Coverage
Respite care is most often paid for out of pocket, though there are some plans, programs, and services that offset or cover the cost.
Respite by Definition is Rest
The term "respite care" gets thrown around a lot, but as a caregiver do you really know what it is and what it means for you?
