Month: February 2019

The differences between in-home non-medical care and skilled nursing

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You’ve probably already heard of in-home care for the elderly and other adults in such need — but did you know that not all in-home care services are the same? And did you also know that not all in-home care agencies can provide all in-home care services? It’s important to know what care is available from agency to agency, as well as what specific care you or your senior or veteran loved one truly needs. Just one of these types of care might not be enough. . . . READ THE REST

What’s the difference between palliative care and hospice?

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As you help care for the older loved ones in your life, you probably have heard the terms "palliative care" and "hospice." While can both deal with end-of-life issues and can be similar in nature, the two are not quite the same. Read on to learn the differences between palliative care and hospice and if either are right for the person for whom you provide care. . . . READ THE REST

We can do more

David Hachmeister

By David Hachmeister, Owner, Care & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans Usually I like to write about broader and more personal subjects, but this month is quite different. Many of you have asked for additional services from us we could not legally provide. Now we can! All home care agencies can provide these [...] READ THE REST