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Step 1 of Hiring a Homecare Agency: Crucial Questions

There are three basic ways to go about hiring a caregiver. First, you need to decide whether to hire a private caregiver or go through an agency. There are two...Read entire article »

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Step 2 of Hiring a Home Health Care Agency: Assessment, Care Plans & Contracts

Assessment Before signing a contract with a home health care agency, an assessment will be made to determine the needs of the person who requires care, since a physician's...Read entire article »

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A Summary: Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being

This posting summarizes the findings of the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics’ report, “Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being,” which addresses the state of America’s seniors....Read entire article »

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What Is… an Assisted Living Facility?

Assisted living facilities are residences for seniors who require some care or help with the activities of daily living ( ADLs or IADLs). Some assisted living facilities have nurses on...Read entire article »

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What Is…a Board and Care Home?

Board and care homes are residences for seniors who require some care or help with the activities of daily living (ADLs or IADLs). They are smaller-scale assisted living facilities, usually...Read entire article »