Home Care Book

Home Care Book updated their address.

Home Care Book updated their address.

Our July newsletter hit email boxes this morning. Read how Home Care Book's caregiving model sets it apart from other agencies and gives case managers, discharge planners, and social workers peace of mind when making a home care referral. http://zc.vg/aZfbc?m=0

It has been a trying year for our community, sharing with the world a complex and challenging health crisis that has brought to the forefront the need to work together and protect each other. As we ponder the freedom we share and often take for granted, we thank our health care team and celebrate the anniversary of American Independence. Happy Fourth! Be safe.

Home care takes on new value in the COVID-19 era

Our latest newsletter features the value of home care and the many ways it can help during COVID-19. Read more here: http://zc.vg/J5M6I?m=0

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Did you know falls are the most common form of injury and death for older adults? Having personal home care can reduce fall risk. See how Home Care Book can help. homecarebook.com/fall-prevention-key-to-keeping-older-adults-healthy/

Private home care can help in many ways for older adults amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more here: homecarebook.com/home-care-in-the-covid-19-era/

Did you know Home Care Book has an on-staff chief medical officer? Read more about how this makes our model of caregiving unique and elevates the standard of home care services. homecarebook.com/what-does-it-mean-that-we-have-a-chief-medical-officer/

See how Home Care Book is delivering personalized care services to address a variety of needs. Whether you have a family member with needs at home or are a health care provider with a patient looking for help post-discharge, we ensure steps for recovery and stability. See more at https://www.homecarebook.com/our-services-2/

Want to Get Tech Savvy? Don’t Ask Your Children

Turn on, tune in, but don't drop out

Want to Get Tech Savvy? Don’t Ask Your Children Tech often fails seniors, and it isn’t their fault. But it isn’t their children’s fault, either. Geoffrey A. Fowler offers some ways to make smartphones, laptops and iPads less frustrating for seniors and the people who love them.

This Brain Exercise Puts Off Dementia

Interesting findings from the annual Alzheimer's Association conference.

This Brain Exercise Puts Off Dementia A major new study is believed to be the first to show that a behavioral intervention—a brain exercise called speed training-- can reduce dementia risk.

The Difficult, Delicate Untangling of Our Parents’ Financial Lives

Taking over a loved one's finances is no easy task. This read highlights some of the hurdles:

The Difficult, Delicate Untangling of Our Parents’ Financial Lives When my in-laws became too incapacitated to handle their own affairs, my wife and I took over. A year and a half later, we’re still trying to figure it all out.

Life Insurers Pass Pain of Low Rates on to Consumers

Long-term care insurance. Things aren't like they used to be...

Life Insurers Pass Pain of Low Rates on to Consumers Life-insurance companies are scouring their policies to identify ways to raise rates and fees and lower the amount of interest they have to pay on savings products as low interest rates cut into their profits.

Long-Term-Care Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Long-term care insurance. Whether you are exploring or have a policy, this is an informative read:

Long-Term-Care Insurance: Is It Worth It? The policies are getting pricier, harder to find and increasingly difficult to justify as a worthwhile purchase.

Medicare Home Health vs. Custodial Care

What's the difference between Home Health Care and Home Care? Home Care Book provides Home Care also referred to as Custodial Care. Confused? Read this article:

Medicare Home Health vs. Custodial Care This fact sheet examines questions about what services Medicare covers in the home and explains the difference between home health and custodial care.

Medication Adherence Clinical Reference - American College of Preventive Medicine

Take your medicine...properly:
http://www.acpm.org/?MedAdherTT_ClinRef#Statistics

Medication Adherence Clinical Reference - American College of Preventive Medicine preventive medicine

Important Facts about Falls | Home and Recreational Safety | CDC Injury Center

Important Facts about Falls.

Important Facts about Falls | Home and Recreational Safety | CDC Injury Center Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, one out of three older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

In Brazil, It’s Fine for Seniors to Cut the Line

Benefits of aging...

In Brazil, It’s Fine for Seniors to Cut the Line Brazil requires businesses and government facilities to provide “immediate” attention to people aged 60 and up. In some places, that means seniors can cut any line at any time.

How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Providing care to a loved one is not easy. Find out how to avoid Caregiver Burnout:
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/avoid-caregiver-burnout

How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout WebMD has tips to keep you from getting too much stress from taking care of your loved one.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients and amazing caregivers!