Taking simple precautions can truly be a lifesaver.

Home accidents are a major cause of concern; a simple fall can result in serious injury. Which is why Always There’s employees are carefully trained to improve and ensure safety in the home.

The best way to prevent accidents is to eliminate potential hazards. We check for hazards every time we visit your home—and when we spot safety hazards, you’ll be the first to know. You’ll also be glad to know we document all safety hazards—and intervention steps taken—on our weekly service reports. Read the rest of this entry »

Proper planning starts with a basic understanding of the insurance system

If you are navigating the seas of home care for the first time, you may be wondering, “doesn’t Medicare pay for help in the home?” Before answering that question, you should understand the difference between Home Health and private-duty, in-home care. Home Health care is medically focused while private-duty care usually focuses on non-medical care, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Some states, however, allow private-duty nursing (like wound care, injections, and venipuncture) as well. Each Always There office can tell you about the laws in their state. The other big difference between Home Health and private-duty care is the payer source – who pays the bill. Home Health can be covered by traditional health insurance and Medicare. Private-duty care is usually paid by the client, or by a long-term care insurance company, if the client has that kind of policy.
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Periodically updated with new information.

At Always There we always want to keep our clients apprised of the latest resources and information about their care. Below are links to organizations, information, and services to help seniors and their families stay informed. Read the rest of this entry »