The “sandwich generation” is a term used to describe a group of people who are caught between caring for their aging parents and raising their own children. This group is said to be “sandwiched” between two generations, hence the name. The sandwich generation typically consists of people in their 30s to 50s who are facing […]
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The short answer is Yes. But, I have to clarify an area of confusion up front. Many people confuse Home Health Care with In Home Care services for seniors. They are 2 different animals. Home health care services are medical services provided by licensed professionals. In home care services are basic caregiving services that include
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The short answer is that the changes in the musculoskeletal system that come with aging increases the likelihood for arthritis. In addition, there are things like inactivity, falls and injury, obesity, and other issues that can lead to arthritis that show up when a person gets older and aren’t as noticeable, or are even absent,
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Did you know that as we age, we may lose up to 40% of our muscle mass by the time we reach the age of 80? Doctors and scientists have a name for this muscle loss. They call it sarcopenia. And it occurs more commonly in those folks who don’t exercise. Sarcopenia can lead to
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Yes. Medicare does cover physical therapy at home. Here in the US, most insurance companies will cover home health services that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing care, and social work services. Many home health agencies will also have home health aide services to help with bathing, grooming, and dressing and also
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When it comes to taking care of our loved ones, especially an older family member or someone who is disabled, we want to make sure that they receive the best possible care. Home health services (HHS)can provide a fairly convenient way for family caregivers to get medical and personal care for their loved ones in
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