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Family Caregiving versus Professional Caregiving: Which Should I Choose?

Family Caregiving Versus Professional Caregiving For Elders: Which Should I Choose?

By | Geriatric Care Manager, Home Health Care, Home Modification and Medical Equipment | No Comments

If you have aging parents who need care, you might be wondering if family caregiving is the best option to take care of your loved ones.  It’s a tough choice to make — you’re trying to provide the best quality care possible while also balancing you and your family’s needs.  Learn more about family caregiving versus professional caregivers for the elders in order to make the best choice for your loved one. 

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The 5 Pillars of Longevity: What You Need to Know  

The 5 Pillars of Longevity: What You Need to Know  

By | Elder Law and Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Manager, Home Health Care, Retirement Planning, Senior Moving and Relocation | No Comments

For the first time in human history, we have a greater percentage of the global population over age 65 than under the age of 5. While life expectancy based on medical history has thus far been a primary factor in determining potential for longevity, as we move away from traditional institutional care into community/ home-based care, there will be more emphasis on the Five Pillars of Longevity, as they relate to long term care.

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What Are the Qualities of a Good Caregiver?

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Each year thousands of families must make the hard decision about the care of an aging relative. While everyone wants the best care possible for their loved one, many people do not know where to begin.  They do not know where to look for help, nor do they understand what caregiver qualities to look for in a caregiver.  It is important that families receive sound advice and work with people they can trust throughout this process.  So what are the qualities of a good caregiver? Let’s take a look. 

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4 Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving

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Believe it or not, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, over 44 million people in the U.S. today are providing care for an aging family member instead of utilizing professional paid family caregiving. Being the caregiver for an older parent takes its toll on families. While these unpaid caregivers think they are saving money by doing it themselves, there are some costs they might not even realize.

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