5 Ways to Find Cash for Caregivers

The recession wiped out plenty of well-paying jobs, and it’s created lots of backbreaking unpaid ones. More than 20 million Americans provide care to a parent who needs help but is not in a nursing home, according to a 2009 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

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July 1st, 2011

Negotiating the Best Price for In-Home Care in South Florida

The costs of long-term care can seem daunting. However, there is one bright spot. Even though both Nursing Home and Assisted Living rates continue to rise, in-home hourly care rates have remained the stable over the last year without significant increases. Since most elderly adults prefer to stay at home, in-home caregivers can provide the care that is needed in their own home where seniors prefer to live.

In-home care can range from full time

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May 27th, 2011

Alzheimer’s in the Family: A Personal Story

by Advocare

For the millions of Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s, and the millions more that are caregivers to those afflicted, there are infinite stories that affect each and every one of us deeply. Direct caregivers suffer the indignities right along with their loved ones on a daily basis. For family members who live far away, or children who are not always around the patient, the changes that have occurred with their elder and the

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April 29th, 2011

Choosing South Florida Elderly Home Care Services – How to Make the Best Decision

Before starting your search for a non-medical or personal home care company, try to determine what the senior’s care needs are and how much time will be required each week for assistance from the South Florida elderly home care services company you will hire.

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April 28th, 2011