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The Benefits of Senior Home Care

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Home care is becoming a more and more popular alternative to assisted living for seniors who wish to remain in their own homes. It offers seniors the comfort of staying put they love, without any major transition.

Senior home care not only offers peace of mind, but it can also reduce caregiver burnout. It provides family members with invaluable respite opportunities that allow them to step away from their responsibilities and focus on themselves.

Peace of Mind

When seniors require assistance but don’t want to leave their homes, having a private caregiver come in regularly can keep them secure and at home. This allows them to continue with daily tasks without having to move into an expensive facility. read more

What is a Live-In Aid?

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A live-in aid is a professional caregiver who lives with an elderly or disabled tenant to provide healthcare services that they cannot perform themselves, such as bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding. They may offer other support too such as transportation to appointments.

These services tend to be less costly than full-time home health or nursing home care, though the final cost depends on a resident’s income and housing expenses. Medicaid may cover some costs for live-in aids as well, though this varies by state. read more