Researchers from the University of Sydney have recently revealed that many individuals and families across Australia are confused over reforms relating to elderly care. A number of reforms have taken place or are taking place when it comes to elderly…
When an elderly loved one is no longer able to manage for themselves due to ill health or simply due to age, it is only natural for the family to want to provide the best care for them. When it…
While using home care allows us to maintain a sense of independence, many day to day activities, like preparing hot meals, can still prove a troublesome task. Fortunately, home care services that focus on providing adequate meals for the elderly…
Keeping healthy is an important part of life, but it plays an even more vital role as we get older. Physical and mental disability can creep up on us, so it is important your body and mind are in the…
Trips and falls were just part of everyday life when we were children, but as we reach the later stages of life, the effects of these accidents can be life-threatening. The National Institute for Health Care and Excellence states that…
In America, Medicaid is a public medical welfare program run by the government that helps those living in poverty afford the care they need. While providing home care services is not a required part of Medicaid, a large proportion of…
Home Care is a huge industry over in America, but it is not typically one of the first that comes to mind when one is asked to consider important businesses. The industry, despite being used by millions of Americans, is…
Whether someone is in home care or senior care, the interior design of either a home or the residential care one lives in can have a large impact on one’s mood and behaviour. This is perhaps most apparent in the…
Back in 2015, a national caregiving advocacy group, known as Caring Across Generations, approached the state of Hawaii in the hopes of passing legislation that would entitle universal long-term care for people requiring senior care. Organisers from the group assumed…
The Welsh government has unveiled plans that will help curb zero-hour contracts for care workers. The proposed plan will primarily affect those working in home care and respite care, and will allow workers on zero-hour contracts to move onto a…
