For a period typically 60 days or less, with physician orders, and after a procedure of some sort, Medicare will usually pay for up to 28 hours per week. There are multiple requirements that need to be met. For long term private duty home care, most people pay out of pocket or use an existing long term care insurance policy. Long term care insurance is different than home medical insurance and is very costly.
Home health typically involves some sort of medical care and is most always covered by Medicare/Medicaid. Private duty home care is assistance with non-medical ADLS’s (Activities of Daily Living) such as, meals/nutrition, walking/ambulation, bathing, medicine reminders, cleaning, and sometimes even simple companionship. Medicaid will sometimes cover private duty home care but most often, its an out-of-pocket expense.
Living in Springfield, MO—a city renowned for its vibrant community, affordable living, and friendly retirement environment—means many families face the common question: “Does my parent need in-home care?” With a population of over 170,000 residents and a sizeable senior community, Springfield offers a welcoming backdrop for aging in place. As the city ranks high for affordability and quality of life for retirees, many families are choosing to keep loved ones at home, where they feel safest and most comfortable. However,…
I was thinking of a fun fall cooking activity that our clients could try as summer fades and everything pumpkin set in! We have clients in every stage of the aging process, companion, minor supervision, constant supervision and total care. It is important to keep our clients engaged in activities no matter the cognitive level. As the saying goes, if you don’t use it, you lose it! This includes physical activity and mental activities. The reason I love this recipe,…
Anyone else love when your Facebook memories pop up? Ok, let’s be honest sometimes I’m sure we love it and sometimes we hate it. Haha! You never know what crazy photo or post is going to pop up. Lucky for me this morning I opened my Facebook like I usually do, because I love me some social media first thing in the A.M. and there was the BEST memory. One that I will continue to repost, repeat, and reuse every…
It was Tuesday afternoon, and I was preparing timecards for payroll Wednesday. Between the three girls in the office, I don’t always get a chance to answer the phone. I happened to pick up when Miss Mary called. Mary called to see If I could help her with home care for her parents in a town halfway between Fort Leonard Wood and Saint Louis. This is too far from our office in Springfield to manage, but I had a former…
The advent of COVID 19 has forced the entire world to reevaluate health, safety, and caregiving. As we continue to adjust to all of the extra safety precautions that have become a requirement due to this virus, there are also important elements and unintended consequences that need to be addressed. Senior Loneliness is On the Rise: With seniors, and especially ill seniors, being at high-risk from COVID 19 means that seniors are no longer able to enjoy many of the…
Many seniors report having a little dot or fly that seems to have appeared in their field of vision. This is called a floater and is a normal finding. While most people will be educated about floaters at an optometrist’s office during an annual exam, seniors with memory problems may not recall what’s happening and, therefore, may find themselves frustrated to see something “new” in their vision. Here’s what you need to know about floaters: They are Normal: Floaters occur…
While we face the threat of COVID, the summer months pose additional risks to seniors. If you’re caring for a senior loved one this summer, here are a few important safety tips for Summer 2020: Keep Using Masks: Wearing a mask keeps you from spreading your germs to a loved one. If you have a senior in your life who is unable to wear a mask, it is imperative that they stay indoors and away from others as much as…
Being a senior is tough, but being a senior during COVID 19 means facing additional risks. While COVID can make anyone really sick, seniors, especially seniors with pre-existing conditions, have a high risk of complications and even death from the disease. Whether you’re caring for an elderly family member, or have a parent or grandparent living independently, here is what you need to know: Loneliness is an Issue: If you have a senior parent or grandparent who lives independently, they…