Finding the Best Home Care Option

Why The Type of Home Care Agency Matters – Hiring the wrong type of home care help-by going through a registry or referral service or hiring help on your own-can expose patients to financial, legal, and safety risks, like liability for payroll taxes or on-the-job injuries, property losses, or care that is unreliable, substandard, or even abusive. Only a licensed, bonded, and insured home care agency guarantees your peace of mind-and good patient care.

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When Your Aging Parent Needs Help

It is not always easy to determine your aging loved ones are deteriorating significantly or in need of help. Assisted Living, Elder Care and Long Term Care planning have come a long way and professionals assistance is available for families struggling with these issues. Below are some guidelines to assist you when your parent or loved one needs help.

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Elder Care and In Home Care

Elder Care Clients Receive Exemplary In Home Care and Quality of Life – Sandy, Power of Attorney for Mary, contacted Ivory House Care Management in February 2007. Mary, at age 88 years, had sustained a very large stroke and was hospitalized at an acute rehabilitation center for the brain injured. She was paralyzed on her left side, had difficulty swallowing and was incontinent. Her diabetes and hypertension also presented complications. Mary’s long term prognosis was poor. Her physician had told Sandy that she would be lucky to live six months.

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