What to Look for: Great In-Home Medical Services in Phoenix, Arizona
When looking for an in-home health care provider for yourself or a loved one, you’ll want to ensure you find a team of professionals equipped to meet all of your unique needs—especially when faced with an injury or health issue. Knowing which questions to ask and what to look for can help tremendously when searching […]
In-Home Care: Risks of Hiring a Caregiver vs. an Agency
A recent study revealed that the average cost of full-time, non-medical, in-home care in Arizona averages around $45,000 per year, based on 44 hours of care per week. As a result of this considerable expense, many are choosing to hire a caregiver directly rather than going through an agency. All in all, there are several […]
What To Expect from In-Home Assistance
Having an extra hand around the house when caring for a loved one can be priceless, which is likely why there’s a variety of in-home services available today. Whether you need assistance caring for someone or would simply like some help around the house while you do, there’s an in-home service that’s perfect for your […]
Tips for dealing with Alzheimer’s
Tips for Dealing With Alzheimer’s The effects of Alzheimer’s disease are utterly devastating. With no cure for the ailment, the patient only worsens as time passes and Alzheimer’s continues to progress. Even the most basic day-to-day activities become more of a challenge. So, for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, and their relatives and caretakers, it is […]
Brain Exercises to Improve Memory
Brain Exercises to Improve Memory Brain exercises are a good way to keep your mind sharp and stay on top of your game. Reports find that brain exercises, some as simple as face recognition or number matching, can go a long way to improve memory and delay the effects of long term memory loss. We […]
Keep Your Brain Healthy By Feeding It With Words
In this digitally age, the Internet offers fast connections, videos at an accelerated speed and instant access to information – all at a much faster rate than reading a traditional book. After all, why spend time flipping through 476 pages of Harry Potter when we can watch it in 3 hours on TV with sound […]
Art Is Beauty, Art is Therapeutic
For hundreds of years, art has been both beautiful and therapeutic and will only continue to provide benefits as time goes on. Art can literally freeze a moment in time and even freeze the viewer as they ponder the meaning or theme of the artwork. Emotions can be demonstrated brilliantly with art and can help […]
Directly Hiring a Caregiver to Save Money? Pt. 2
Directly Hiring a Caregiver to Save Money? Know ALL the Risks and Costs Before Doing So. (Pt 2) By Dave Hildebrandt, Executive Director of MD Home Health/MD Home Assist Another area of consideration in directly hiring consists of taxes and insurance. The IRS states that individual employers are liable for Social Security and unemployment taxes […]
Directly Hiring a Caregiver to Save Money? Pt. 1
Directly Hiring a Caregiver to Save Money? Know ALL the Risks and Costs Before Doing So. (Pt. 1) By Dave Hildebrandt, Executive Director of MD Home Health/MD Home Assist A recent study revealed that the cost of full time non-medical home care will average $45,000 per year in the state of Arizona (based on 44 […]