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If you’re looking for a helping hand, home care is an option many families choose to make aging in place safer, easier, and ...

My concern is that my parents cannot properly take care of themselves and that something serious could happen to them living ...

Getting a "care assessment" is the best way to determine when an elder needs home care services. Caregivers can do it by themselves or get help with the process by calling their Area Agency on ...

Paying for home care services is one of the most challenging issues for caregivers because most elders and families must pay for services out-of-pocket. This is a harsh reality for many working ...