How to Handle Care Transitions

I recently had a chance to listen in on a teleconference presentation about an eldercare topic that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should: care transitions. The term refers to the vulnerable periods that take place when a patient moves from one health care environment to another (including home) as their needs change. […]

How to Assess a Home Care Agency

At some point in your care giving experience, an educated decision regarding home care agencies will become critical.
We have some essential questions that can help prepare you for this difficult decision.

What type of agency is this? (Home Care, Employment, Registry/Broker or Independent Contractor)
Does the agency accept the responsibility for any of the following with regards […]