Can you imagine a time when your elderly parent might find bill-paying overwhelming? Or make more and more mistakes with the checking account? Or simply prefer not to deal with the hassle of selling the house or a car? If so, it would be good to talk with your Mom or Dad about choosing someone …
Quick Guide to the Role of Power of Attorney for Parents and Adult Children Read More »
If you’re shopping for home health care, the types of licenses sounds like a crazy alphabet soup—A, B, C, F. What does it all mean? What class of service is right for you? And what about Medicare certification? Here’s a guide to Minnesota home care licenses. Class A License – Issued to professional home care …
Does Dad have a mysterious new scrape on his car? Did Mom run over a curb in the parking lot because she just didn’t see it? While one mishap doesn’t mean it’s time to stop driving (after all, middle-aged drivers do these same things, too), if you see a pattern of accidents, poor judgment, and …
If you or your elderly parents are weighing the pros and cons of getting home health care services or moving to an assisted living facility, the costs are not as different as you might expect—see the comparison below. For most people, the decision is very personal: would you be happier living at home and having …
Cost Comparison: Assisted Living vs. Home Health Care Read More »
How would you feel if someone you’ve barely met follows you into the bathroom to help? How well would you rest if a strange woman is sitting in your kitchen drinking coffee while you nap? And what if that person is constantly reminding you to take your pills, use less salt, and throw out leftovers? …
How can you be sure the people you hire to help Dad or Mom are caring, well-trained, and professional? Whether the home healthcare agency is a local franchise of a large national corporation, a small privately owned local firm, or a local nonprofit organization, here are 7 important questions to ask: 1. Is the agency …
How Good is Dad’s Home Healthcare Service? 7 Questions to Ask about Quality Read More »
If you’re like most people, you probably think Medicare covers most home healthcare. After all, most people think taking care of our elders is important. But at best, Medicare Part A helps pay for some home healthcare. For a limited time. IFFF your parent’s physician orders skilled home care services. IFFF your parent is sick …
Surprise! Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Most Home Healthcare Read More »
One hundred years ago, women held quilting parties. Of course, Great Grandma was too ladylike to call it “Stitch N’ Bitch” (that came in the latter part of the 20th century). For G.G. and her neighbors, piecing a bed quilt was a big tedious job. Sharing the work made it go faster. Plus it was …
Sign Mom up for Stitch N’ Bitch: How Having Company Can Enhance Her Health Read More »
You can see Mom and Dad are slipping—maybe their home isn’t very clean or they aren’t eating properly. Perhaps they’ve had a few falls. But what’s the best way to help? Used to be, there were only two options for taking care of aging parents: the family did it or your parent went to a …
Beyond Nursing Homes: Choose from Many Flexible Care Options Read More »
When you see your parents often, you may not notice a gradual decline. But your parent(s) may be getting to the point where they need more help. Next time you visit, look for these 7 signs your parents need help: • Does their home still meet Mom’s housekeeping standards? Or are there fingerprints on the …
Bad Week or Downhill Slide? 7 signs your aging parent(s) need help Read More »
