HDE Home Care

I came across an article on thehomecaredirectory.com discussing reasons why in home care can be a good option for senior assistance.  Here are some excerpts: It’s Comfortable Because the In-Home Care provider comes to your home, you’re able to continue living independently, in familiar surroundings. It doesn’t matter whether you’re feeling ill or well, there’s [...]

Below are a couple of excerpts from an article I found speaking to family caregivers: When one member of the family becomes disabled, roles within the family often change. A person who took care of the family in the past or was the income provider may become dependent, while another person in the family takes [...]

Below are a couple of excerpts from an article I found speaking to family caregivers: When one member of the family becomes disabled, roles within the family often change. A person who took care of the family in the past or was the income provider may become dependent, while another person in the family takes [...]

After 35 years, a program designed to help Oregon seniors stay in their homes is on the brink of elimination. Oregon Project Independence offers help with basic household tasks. Supporters say it’s a small investment that keeps people out of assisted living facilities, which are far more expensive. It’s also a favorite target of budget [...]

In the senior care industry the term “non-medical”, when used in reference to in home care agencies, indicates the in home care agency does not provide nursing services, or medication injections/management.  Non-medical in home care agencies typically provide most other assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing dressing, meal prep, housekeeping, and companionship.  [...]

Here’s an excerpt from a helpful article on hospice: Hospice care was developed as a care solution for terminally ill patients.  Usually family members are involved in care services when a senior or someone younger is terminally ill.  Medicare does provide for hospice care services for seniors and provides certified nursing aide caregivers, social workers and registered nurses [...]

I found a great article detailing the reality of what it’s like for in home caregivers to work with Alzheimer patients.  For clarity, I use the term ‘in home caregiver’ to include all caregivers, whether you are a family caregiver, close friend, or a caregiver through an in home care agency.  The following bullets are [...]

Last week we visited In Home Care including what it is, who provides the care, how to screen caregivers, caregiver employers, and payment options for in home care.  This article will be focused on a separate avenue of in home health care: home health. Home Health Home health is a higher level of care provided [...]

As the healthcare industry evolves, so do the individual pieces that make the whole pie.  In home health care is no exception to this rule and if you are not educated about the different kinds of elder care programs, in home care agencies, and other provider options, you could be missing a lot. The many in home health care options can [...]

24 hour home care is one of the many options made available by in home care agencies.  In your hunt for in home care services, most agencies, if not all, will offer 24 hour care as a service.  What exactly is 24 hour care?  What are the pros and cons versus other senior care options?  Let’s [...]