Author Archives: Care Partners
Wandering prevention: Technology and Training That Saves Lives
Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia. An estimated 6 in [...]
Long-Term Care Insurance: Using Benefits for In-Home Care
If your parent has a long-term care insurance policy, it very likely covers in-home care. [...]
The pre-Crisis Checklist: 12 Decisions to Make Before You Need to Make Them
The families who navigate their parents’ aging most successfully share one thing in common: they [...]
Encontrando Cuidadores Que Hablan Tu Idioma y Entienden Tu Cultura
para muchas familias latinas en el Condado de Orange, encontrar un cuidador no es solo [...]
The First Week with a New Caregiver: What to Expect
The paperwork is done. The schedule is set. A caregiver is coming on Monday. Here’s [...]
How to Talk to Your parent About Home Care (Scripts That Actually Work)
You’ve noticed the signs. You know something needs to change. And you’re dreading the conversation. [...]
Understanding Home Care Contracts: What You’re Really Signing
Most families in the middle of a care crisis don’t read home care contracts carefully. [...]
Why Social Workers Call Home Care “The Missing piece”
Ask any social worker who has worked in geriatric care, hospital discharge, or community health [...]
Kidney Disease and Dialysis: Coordinating Complex Care at Home
Chronic kidney disease and dialysis create a care schedule that is among the most demanding [...]
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Why These Aren’t Just Buzzwords
If you’ve spent any time researching home care agencies, you’ve seen the phrase: licensed, bonded, [...]