Understanding Your Coverage: Does Medicare Pay for Home Care?
If you or your elderly parent or relative is in need of home care, you may be wondering if it’s covered under his or her Medicare plan. Our team at WellSprings Home Care Services has [...]
How to Pay for Home Care
If you’re considering home care for your elderly parent or family members, you may have a lot of questions in mind – most notably, how do you pay for it? That’s where our team at [...]
What is Sundowning in Dementia Patients?
Sundowning, also known as late-day confusion or sundown syndrome, is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s, or other dementia-related diseases, and occurs in the late afternoon or early evening. This usually occurs in the mid to [...]
The Stages of Dementia: What you Need to Know to Care for Your Loved One
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, one of the first questions you may want to ask is, “What stage is it?” Knowing the stages of dementia can help you to cope with [...]
Signs and Symptoms Your Loved One Needs Senior Home Care
Whether it’s a parent or relative, or maybe a close neighbor, you may have a senior in your life whom you suspect is in need of home care. Ordinary tasks, like doing laundry and washing [...]
Senior Fall Prevention: How to Ensure Your Home is Safe
Over one-third of adults ages 65 and older fall each year. This is a serious issue, and can lead to larger health problems if not addressed before it happens. 20-30% of seniors suffer from moderate [...]
