The 5 Truths You Need To Know About Home Health Care
Most seniors would readily choose to remain in their homes as their preferred option, when needing health care which can’t be provided to them by themselves or family members. This could be after surgery which requires rehabilitation, or there could be some other situation which requires occasional or full-time supervision. If you’re considering home health […]
10 Books Caregivers Need To Read
A survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving, in tandem with AARP, discovered that there are nearly 70 million caregivers in the US who are obliged to provide some kind of care for least one individual who is disabled, ill, or elderly. Of course, not all of these are professional caregivers like those at […]
20 Caregiver Quotes That Will Inspire You
Caring for others is thought to be at the very summit of human emotion, and why the practice of caring elevates each of us to a place above our ordinary existence. While caring for a loved one is rewarding and life-affirming, it can also be a trying time. Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get […]
Use This Handy Checklist to Find the Right Caregiver for your Loved One
Most people are aware that the overall population of the U.S. is aging, and that more and more elderly people require partial or full-time care, just to carry out the basic daily necessities of living. The professionals at MD Home Health, as well as Arizona health care workers throughout the state, urge you to take […]
5 Non-Medical Homecare Services for the Holiday Season
The holidays are officially in full swing and that means that we often have far more work to do than we can realistically accomplish on our own. From holiday party planning, visits with friends and family, and all of the household chores and maintenance that come with this time of year, it’s often helpful to […]
Benefits of Hiring Laundry Assistance in Your Home
Did you know it takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete a single load of laundry? Hiring laundry assistance is an ideal way to take away a task that is physically difficult and exhausting. Not only does hiring laundry assistance help you physically, it will provide a number of other benefits including the following. Help With […]
What to Expect Post-Surgery
Regardless of age, your post-surgical routine will often play a role in the overall effectiveness of your surgery. For older adults, this often requires hospice care, visits to the hospital for a short while, or hiring a licensed at-home caregiver. It’s believed that the home is the optimal environment for a successful recovery. Generally speaking, […]
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 […]