Welcome to our home care blog. Dedicated to everyone dealing with the challenges of caring for aging loved ones. Clearly, aging is an inescapable part of life. We can't deny it or run from it, but we can educate ourselves about it; so this site will offer you relevant information to help you cope with the challenges. We've built it to be interactive, so your questions, ideas and comments will add to its power. So, please, visit our forum and join the conversation. You're not alone!
The Cost of Getting Old
Grandpa has Medicare Part D health insurance. After he meets his deductible, Medicare will pay 25% of the total cost of his covered drugs.
Salute to Senior Service
According to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care® network, 52 percent of seniors volunteer their time through unpaid community service. Nearly 20 percent (one in five) of seniors surveyed started volunteering when they reached the traditional age of retirement – 65 or older. Furthermore, 20 percent of seniors who volunteer say that their community service is the most important thing they do.
The Silver Tsunami
The silver tsunami soared from 35 million in 2000 and the wave is expected to more than DOUBLE at 72 million seniors in 2025.
How To Keep Aging Minds Young
Keeping older adults engaged in ‘brain games’ can provide many important advantages.
Recognizing the Signs of A Stroke
National Stroke Association’s website states strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of adult disability
Feeling Blue
I talked to Mary, her in-home caregiver, and found out that although her body is healing, this attack has really affected her mentally.


















