This article shares the costs of home health care, the growing shortage of home health providers, and the use of medical alerts devices to help lower the costs, provide life balance for caregivers, and keep loved ones safe. Right alongside the current labor shortage...
Caregivers, you are superheroes—the ones who do it all, no questions asked. The energy you expend to your loved ones is energy you deserve to invest back into yourself. With November being National Family Caregivers Month, now is the time to relax and recharge In 2020...
Caregiver burnout is a reality for many people this time of year, which makes incorporating self-care for caregivers into your routine that much more important. A combination of guilt, time management, and family obligations are all valid reasons to prevent...
Experiencing a fall as you age is always scary, but even more so when it has serious medical ramifications. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in five senior falls can lead to broken hips, broken bones, and even traumatic brain injury. Of the nearly...
Earlier this year, the Senate Special Committee on Aging found that one in 10 Americans over the age of 65 who live at home are victims of financial abuse by scammers. These financial scams have led to an estimated $2.9 billion loss in combined income for seniors who...
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So, what is Instacart anyway? Instacart is an online grocery delivery app that lets you shop from the comfort of your home. Think of it as having your very own personal shopper. You choose the items you need on your phone or computer, and a shopper heads to the store...
Staffing shortages in assisted living communities continue to strain even the strongest and most committed teams. According to a 2022 survey by the American Health Care Association, 63% of assisted living providers reported staffing shortages, with 98% relying on...