UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE vs MEDICAID Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-funded & operated health insurance programs with significant cost differences and covered services. Medicare is a federal program consisting of four parts (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D) that provides health coverage if you are 65 years of age or older or […]
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Independence
Celebrating Seniors’ Independence As we age, many things change but what doesn’t change is our desire for independence. Many seniors wish to age-in-place but find that they struggle with certain, everyday tasks that once were second nature to them. These tasks, also referred to as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), can be any of the […]
Safety Tips for Older Adults
Older Adult Safety Tips for National Safety Month Safety is something that should always be paramount, but this becomes especially important for older adults! Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for a fall-related injury and, in most cases, these falls were preventable. Falls are problematic as they can not […]
Home Care FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care The world of home care continues to evolve but we want you to know that we are here to help provide the care required to age in place and guide you through the entire process start to finish. To help clarify, we have prepared this brief list of Frequently […]
National Nurses Week 2022
May 6th is National Nurses Day and kicks off National Nurses Week where nurses are celebrated and their efforts are duly recognized- a long-standing tradition for over 200 years! While we at ABC Home Healthcare Professionals wish all of our home care nurses a Happy Nurses Day and a wonderful Nurses Week ahead, we believe […]
Aging in Place
Aging in Place…Is it the Right Choice for You? Data from a 2021 AARP survey shows that 77% of adults wish to age in place for the long term and this number has been consistent for more than a decade. Aging in place is often more cost effective for individuals and families over time* but […]