Why Home Care

July 13, 2018

Tell-tale signs that an elder needs in-home care

Philadelphia’s in-home care market grew by 22.4% between 2011 and 2016, showing that the demand for this type of service is increasing significantly. Thanks to improved […]
July 1, 2018

Benefits of In-Home Care

When many people are going through their youth, it is often the busiest phases of their lives. During this time, many people rarely find time to […]
June 30, 2018

3 Times to Consider In-Home Care

Taking care of our lovely senior family members is a concern for a majority of adults. These amazing human beings have stood by us for our […]
May 18, 2018

Finding the Right In-Home Care Specialist

Having a loved one with dementia can become a stressful situation as it progresses. As many people lead busy lives and cannot afford to stay home […]
May 17, 2018

When to Make the Decision to Hire In-Home Care

Coming to terms with an aging parent and the kinds of steps that need to be taken to deal with the challenges that presents can be […]
May 14, 2018

Proper Bedside Manner for In-Home Care Clients

Working as an in-home care specialist in Philadelphia can be a beneficial and rewarding career. Not only do you get to help make someone’s day easier […]
April 28, 2018

What Does the Intake Process Look Like?

A patient that needs care either at a facility or in their home might be wondering about what they should expect from the intake process. This […]
April 26, 2018

What Makes a Good Home Care Provider

Some home care providers are considered better at their job than others. There are many different skills that a home care provider will need if they […]
April 25, 2018

How to Choose the Right Live-in Caregiver

If a patient is interested in signing up for at-home care, they might be wondering how they should go about finding the right caregiver for such […]
October 27, 2015

No Spouse, No Kids, No Caregiver: How to Prepare to Age Alone

When Carol Marak was in her 30s, she asked herself whose life she wanted: her brother’s — the life of a successful and well-traveled businessman — […]
October 14, 2015

The Huffington Post: Study Finds Very Good Reason To Work Past Retirement Age

For those who still enjoy the fantasy of a retirement life that includes strolls on the beach, walking hand-in-hand with a silver fox, snap out of […]
September 18, 2015

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Term Care Insurance

Although our society’s growing life expectancy can certainly be a positive, it creates a dilemma for many Although our society’s growing life expectancy can certainly be […]
September 9, 2015

Keeping the Bathroom Safe for Seniors

According to Consumer Affairs, more than one in three persons over age 65 fall each year, often at home. The bathroom is one of the most […]
September 2, 2015

2 of the Best Reasons to Choose Home Care

Are you investigating options for long-term care? With the “graying” of the baby boomer generation, the marketplace has been scrambling to keep up with the growing […]
August 24, 2015

How to Keep the Mind Sharp as You Age

Although the jury is still out on exactly how much each of these healthy behaviors affect cognitive decline, there are so many other benefits, there’s certainly […]
August 14, 2015

10 Warning Signs of Depression in Older Adults

Depression does not have to be a part of the aging process. Certainly there are challenges later in life that give rise to sadness – a […]
August 6, 2015

4 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re a Spousal Caregiver

While a caregiving relationship may feel natural and comfortable between a parent and a child, it can be much more difficult to accept when the roles […]
July 24, 2015

Summertime Fun with Your Home Caregiver

When we think of a home caregiver, often the first thing that comes to mind is someone helping with laundry, cooking or personal care. But one […]