Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Home care services provide nonmedical help with everyday tasks, while nursing homes offer around-the-clock supervision and skilled nursing care.

Transitional home care is provided for seniors moving from one care setting to another. This type of care can help prevent hospital readmissions.

Home care allows seniors with early- to mid-stage dementia to benefit from living in familiar surroundings until moving to a memory care community.

Learn the differences between delirium and dementia, including how quickly symptoms appear and their effects on attention and memory.

Most seniors (and their family caregivers) share a common goal: avoiding nursing home placement. But when an elder’s needs increase, it’s important to recognize when it’s time for a higher level of care.

Eligibility for the PCAFC has been expanded to veterans of all eras, which means that more caregivers may be able to receive benefits like counseling, respite, and VA stipends for providing care.

Millions of Americans step into the role of family caregiver without really thinking about this label or fully understanding the responsibilities and sacrifices that come with it.

Family caregivers often struggle to reposition and transfer elders with very limited mobility, thereby endangering their own health and that of their loved ones. Patient lift assist devices help prevent falls and injuries and may be covered by Medicare.

Helping a loved one get dressed and manage personal hygiene can be two very difficult aspects of a Parkinson's caregiver's duties. These practical tips can help simplify and speed up your loved one's daily care routine.

Experienced caregivers share the most efficient and innovative aspects of the care plans they have created for their loved ones. Use these examples to see if you could incorporate some of their tips into your own caregiving routine.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be extremely disruptive to a person's daily life. One promising therapy is a simple physical exercise: dance. Explore what movement can bring to seniors who are living with Parkinson's.

A daily routine and dementia care go hand in hand, benefiting patients and caregivers alike. The repetition involved in adhering to lifelong routines can help keep seniors oriented, preventing distraction, anxiety and frustration.

Medicaid will pay for certain services for eligible seniors who reside in an assisted living community. However, the cost of room and board isn’t covered.

It’s natural to be cautious about hiring outside help to care for someone you love. Understanding exactly how home care works enables you to address concerns head on and make confident care decisions for your family.

Most people are aware that seniors can be very vulnerable and are common targets of scams and abuse. However, there is another equally serious threat to the elderly that receives far less attention: self-neglect.

When choosing senior housing and elder care, there are many options. These tips will help you decide which options are best suited to meet the care needs of your aging parent.

Medicaid long-term care eligibility requirements can be confusing. Learn how a senior can qualify for Medicaid and what long-term care services are covered.

It's a scary time when your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. You know dementia will eventually rob your loved one's memories and then his or her life, leaving you to wonder, "How long does it take to die from Alzheimer's?"

Family members could become paid caregivers through the Cash and Counseling or Consumer Direction Care Medicaid Programs. Learn about eligibility requirements, how to apply and benefits you could receive.

Use these tips for home modifications, assistive devices and activities of daily living to make Parkinson’s care at home safer and easier for patients and caregivers alike.