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Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home - Mother Teresa
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The Last Human Job
What abilities will set humans apart from machines?
It’s been a question at the center of decades of science fiction, and one that’s taken on increasing real-world urgency as we try to anticipate how the advancing artificial intelligence revolution will transform the way we work and live.
An emerging consensus suggests that two characteristics make humans distinct from machines: care and empathy. Machines may trounce humans at repetitive, predictable, and production-heavy jobs. But technology still falls behind with tasks that require context, nuance, constant adaptation, and emotional intelligence.
Because of this, research organizations—including the University…
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Find Home Care
HomeHealthCareAgencies.com was created to give consumers a resource where they can research medicare certified home care agencies, private duty home care companies and hospice care services in their area, as well as learn about various state regulations and other home health care information.
Why Home Care Costs Too Much
What’s standing in the way of fixing these home-care regulations? Often it’s simply the jostling among the health-care professions, no different than the longstanding struggle on construction sites about who can put the plug into the socket. But the people paying the bill for long-term care—state Medicaid agencies, managed-care insurance companies, and (in the end) taxpayers—ought to press lawmakers to scale back these regulations and think more broadly about what aides could do.
A Day in the Life of an Alzheimer's Caregiver
My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago. After an extended stay at the hospital and stints in two different rest homes, my mom brought him home to care for him herself. There is an unseen routine in the lives of most home caregivers...
Is Your Home Suitable for Live-in Care?
Live-in care provides a solution that works for people who are faced with the question "what to do when in need of around the clock support?" To help you make sure your home is safe and comfortable to receive 24 our support at home, we've listed things to consider to ensure your home is suitable for live-in care.
When to Consider In-Home Care
Options are expanding, but there are both upsides and risks to consider.
Overview of Assisted Living Costs
The cost of assisted living varies significantly between facilities across the nation and even within the same city. We have compiled estimated costs of assisted living facilities...
The Last Human Job
Caregiving may be the last realm where humans outperform machines. But will that change the way society values it?
3 Useful Tips to Finding The Right Live-in Carer
When considering live-in care, one of the many questions you are likely to ask yourself is “what steps should I take in order to choose a carer who is right for me?” Although your immediate needs are a crucial consideration, other important factors are sometimes overlooked. It is often these small details which lead you to feeling comfortable, at ease and completely satisfied with the care you are receiving. Finding the right carer can make a world of difference...
HomeCare
The leading publication for the HME/DME provider market. It is supported quarterly by Senior Care Products
Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care to seniors and others who need help with activities of daily living.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Articles,information and resources for caregivers and family members.
CarePredict
CarePredict's AI-powered solution detects the precursors to health conditions well in advance, enabling timely action before something happens. CarePredict PinPoint Automatic Digital Contact Tracing stops the spread of infections in facilities.
Home Health Care News
Home Health Care News covers business and industry news affecting the senior care, private duty and home hospice industries.
National Home Health Rankings
We computed home health care rankings using publicly reported data downloaded from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Today's Caregiver
Website sponsored by Today's Caregiver magazine featuring news, articles and infomation.
A Place for Mom
We connect moms, dads, seniors and families like yours to the right senior care so you can save precious time and focus on what's most important. From finding the right nursing home, dementia care or assisted living facility to researching Veteran's benefits and financing senior care, we'll be with you each step of the way. All at no cost to you!
AgingCare.com
We believe passionately that AgingCare.com is your community. We're your partner in caregiving—and as such, you've made us the go-to destination for family caregivers. AgingCare.com is where caregivers discover that they are not alone, how to survive, and how to provide the care their loved one needs.
All Ways Caring
We’re always there when you need us – ready to provide care in all ways. When faced with the decision to provide care, you need a trusted partner.
Best of Home Care
We know how complicated choosing the right home care agency can be for you and your family, and we want to help simplify your search. With third-party quality assurance, national certification, and awards from Home Care Pulse, you can be confident in selecting a provider the bestofhomecare.com database.
Care.com
Care.com connects families and babysitters, nannies, senior caregivers, tutors, special needs caregivers, housekeepers, pet caregivers, and more!
Caring.com
Caring.com was created to help you care for your aging parents and other loved ones. Our mission is to give you the information and other resources you need to make better decisions, save time, and feel more supported.
Home Care Assistance
Home care means receiving services from a personal caregiver. Nine out of ten seniors would rather keep living at home. But when frailty, chronic illness or forgetfulness makes living alone too difficult for seniors, home care enables them to maintain their quality of life and lifestyle.
Home Health Compare
Information on home health agencies, comparisons, rights and quality assurance.
Home Instead Senior Care
The Home Instead Senior Care family network of locally owned franchise offices was developed with a passionate desire to be your trusted source in helping your family keep your aging mother, father, grandparents or friends in their home as they grow older.
HomeCare.com
Homecare.com offers a whole new world for caregivers: one where they can do the very best for their parents, spouses, older relatives or friends who need care. As their trusted advisor, we will help them to make confident, informed decisions, restoring their balance, peace of mind and sense of control.
Interim HealthCare
Interim HealthCare is the nation's oldest leading home care and medical staffing company. Founded in 1966, there are more than 300 locations nationwide with approximately 75,000 health care workers.
Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services is a provider of both skilled medical care and non-medical services for adult and pediatric patients in the comfort of their homes. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Maxim has staff on call 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, to help ensure continuity of care and preserve quality of life while promoting independence and individual success.
Parentgiving
Parentgiving is a comprehensive website serving adults, seniors and their caregivers, both near and far. You’ll find thousands of products and hundreds of informative articles that allow people to age well at home.
Retire At Home
Since 1994, we have been providing Personal Home Care Services to individuals who are dealing with health concerns that affect their independence. Our goal is to give you the choice to stay at home for as long as you wish while maintaining your independence.
Right at Home
Right at Home is an in home care and assistance agency which offers help in the home.
The Good Care Group
We provide a fully managed home care service, including 24 hour live-in, day care and a respite service, delivered by employed and expertly trained carers.
Visiting Angels
Network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across America.
Years Ahead
Home Care services can make all the difference in maintaining one’s independence at home. Most home care services are non-medical and provide light housekeeping, transportation, companionship, medication reminders and help with personal care.
American Association for Homecare
The American Association for Homecare works to preserve and strengthen access to care for the millions of Americans who require medical care in their homes.
BenefitsCheckUp
Many adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other basic needs. There are over 2,000 federal, state and private benefits programs available to help. But many people don’t know these programs exist or how they can apply. BenefitsCheckUp asks a series of questions to help identify benefits that could save you money and cover the costs of everyday expenses.
National Care Association
National Care Association represents the interests of providers caring for elderly people, people with Dementia, people with learning disabilities, the physically handicapped, the mentally ill, children and domiciliary care agencies.
National Care Planning Council
Long Term Care Link provides articles, information, resources and tools for long term care planning.
National Caregivers Library
It consists of hundreds of articles, forms, checklists and links to topic-specific external resources. The library is organized into the eighteen Caregivers Resources categories.
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