As people live longer, an increasing number of seniors are relying on paid care for support during their later years. Seniors who fail to plan for the costs of assisted living or nursing home care may be surprised to discover that Medicare benefits don't extend to long-term care services. As a result, seniors must find other ways to pay for long-term care. Average Costs of Nursing Home or Assisted Living Care Paying for long-term care is a big financial burden, especially f

They sound similar—but they provide very different services. Here’s an overview regarding the differences between the two: What is Home Health Care? Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). Usually, the person providing care can only provide what’s been pre

Recovering from a stroke is by no means easy - but with the support of our Live-In Care Services, patients are able to live life independently again. Stroke Care A mini-stroke, otherwise known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), happens when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. The resulting lack of oxygen to the brain results in the damage, or in some cases the death, of certain brain cells. Strokes can also be caused by bleeding in the brain, and these ar

There are many instances where home health care is required but why choose a live-in caregiver vs. hourly care for your loved one? Live-in caregiver offers the optimum in home health care at a more affordable rate. Did you know that the daily flat rate for a live-in equates to about nine hours of hourly care? Not only is this a significant financial value, but your loved one benefits from a caregiver being in the home around the clock. Continual Trust In addition to affordab