Posts Tagged ‘Homecare’
Winter Safety Starts at Home: Tips & Home Care Solutions
As temperatures drop, winter can present specific challenges for seniors, including an increased risk of falls, health complications, hypothermia, depression, and carbon monoxide poisoning. However, with proactive planning and the right support system, such as home care, seniors can effectively manage these challenges and enjoy a safe and comfortable winter season. By taking preventative measures…
Read MoreFamily Caregivers: You Are Not Alone
Honoring the Dedication of Family Caregivers This November Every year in November, we take the month to recognize and celebrate the dedication of caregivers. This year, with the integration of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), National Care at Home Month has been…
Read MoreCaring for Veterans: Home Care’s Role in Honoring Their Service
Veterans Care Coordination™ is proud to partner with quality providers nationwide who share the same passion as VCC in making it easier for wartime Veterans to age at home. Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and service of those who have fought for our freedom. For home care companies,…
Read MoreWhen a Loved One Needs Home Care
Watching your parents age and lose the ability to do things they once found easy is emotionally challenging. It forces you to confront the inevitability of change and decline in life. The people who once cared for and protected you now seem vulnerable, creating a role reversal that can be difficult to process. It’s…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Options: Home Care vs. Assisted Living
Seniors fear the loss of independence more than they fear death. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 90% of seniors desire to remain in their own homes as they age. Therefore, they might not be honest about the challenges they are having at home or with driving. As you start to consider…
Read MoreHow the Next COVID Relief Package Could Affect Your Home Care Agency
Washington has been negotiating for weeks. Yet, we continue to face an impasse over the next COVID Relief Package. According to resources negotiations are likely to drag on for a while longer as both sides have indicated they are not close to a deal. Both parties have put forth a proposal for the next package.…
Read MoreJames E. Bryan: Veteran of the Month | August 2020
James E. Bryan World War II Veteran | U.S. Navy 1944 – 1946. On December 20th, 1943 Chicago resident James E. Bryan enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday. Bryan’s training, which took place at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois, the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX, and Catalina Island in California,…
Read MorePODCAST: How to Pay for Home Care
Navigating the expense of quality home care for loved ones who wish to age in place can be difficult. For some families, exploring resources that may help to cover the costs is vital. In this episode, Cheryl Hammons, Senior Partnership Director at Veterans Care Coordination shares valuable insight on the options that may be available…
Read MoreNew VA Regulation Changes and How They Affect Veterans and Spouses
New VA rules went into effect on October 18, 2018. The VA’s ruling is based on changes that were proposed in 2015. Here at VCC, we realized that some of the proposed changes could have a negative impact on Veterans’ ability to receive the quality home care they not only need, but deserve.
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