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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Department of Labor Issues Guide for Employing Home Care Workers

If you employ a home care worker who provides services for a family member with disabilities, you may have to deal with the very strict wage and hour...

Big Raises For Many Home Care Workers Won’t Necessarily Help Senior Citizens

A $15 minimum wage will almost double what many home care workers are paid but won’t solve other problems.

Top 10 Dog Breeds for Seniors

Big or small, noisy or quiet, active or calm – choosing the right dog breed is important when you plan to be a pet owner in assisted living.

What Health Plans Need to Know About Millennial Customers

Data from a social network for physicians reveals that millennials are increasingly likely to challenge doctor recommendations and less likely to build relationships with physicians.

The 6 Signs You Should Eat More Protein

Experts say most people over 50 fall short of their protein requirements. Here's how you can tell if you need to eat more.

Does My Loved One Need Home Care or Home Health Care?

There's a one-word difference between home care and home health care, but the terms refer to completely different services. No wonder families are confused!

Home Health Care v Home Care: What's the Difference?

Home health care v home care: what do those terms mean? What's the difference? When do I need home health care or home care? What services do they provide?

Home Health Care vs In-home Care: What's the Difference?

See how different services with similar names stack up in our comparison chart. Home health care = skilled medical care. In-home care = help w/ daily living

What is Home Health Care & What does it include?

Home Health Care is the hiring of an aide who will assist you, your aging parent, or elderly relative at home. The "care" provided through a Home Care company

Home Health Care & Nursing Home: Are They The Same?

Home health care and nursing home care may be similar to you, but Medicare considers these to be different. Learn more about home health care & nursing home and if your Medicare coverage covers the costs of each.

Benefits of Home Health Care for Seniors

What is Home Health Care?

What is Home Health Care?<br>Care at home may be appropriate for a patient who has experienced an illness, hospitalization or surgery, which requires recovery or healing; or who has a new health care diagnosis that calls for a change in daily lifestyle.

5 Steps to Understanding Home Care

Because managing your patients and/or your own aging loved ones is overwhelming, Cooperative Home Care &amp; Hospice has 5 Steps to Understanding Home Care: While home care options are unlimited, your budget probably isn’t. Choose a home care company that offers every type of home care funding to minimize what you pay out-of-pocket, and to ensure one company can meet every health care need now and…

Could You Afford Home Health Care? Maybe Not

Only two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found.

What Is In-Home Health Care and is it a Good Fit for You?

As an informal caregiver, understanding what in-home health care is - is essential for ensuring that your loved one stays safe at home.

Five Great Reasons to Become a Home Health Care Nurse

There are many different nursing career choices and pathways, but perhaps the most unique and rewarding is home health care nursing. Why? Learn more here!

Home Health Care and Medicare: Knowing What's Covered

Not everything labeled as "home health care" is covered by Medicare. It is crucial to know which services are covered to help patients and minimize claims.

Machine Learning in Home Health Care: The Rewards and the Risks

Machine learning has the potential to greatly aid in home health care, but cyber liability insurance is necessary to protect against the added risks.