Being There Even When You’re Away: Long Distance Caregiving
Make a Long Distance Caregiving Plan Today You care not alone, according to the AARP, at least 1 in 10 family caregivers live at least an hour away from their aging or ailing family member, and many are tending to a loved one from a distance of hundreds of miles....
Top 6 Traits to Look for When Choosing an In-Home Caregiver
These Qualities Will Help You Choose the Best In-Home Caregiver for Your Family. An in-home caregiver does more than just taking care of the physical needs of a senior or person with disabilities. A good in-home caregiver provides encouragement, fosters a bond with...
Perfect Christmas Gifts for Seniors
Christmas can be overwhelming because the expectation to provide the perfect gift can be tricky. This holiday season you can stress less because Home Care Associates focuses on your loved ones’ well-being, and the gracious family members who are also involved....
Understanding the Importance of Home Care
Home Care Associates is a trusted name for elderly home care services. Our team of dedicated professionals provide the best companionship, homemaker, and personal care services for seniors and cater to our clients within the comfort of their own home. All care is...
Home Care in Rural Areas
Home Care providers in the Birmingham, AL metro area, often shy away from providing services in areas more than 20 miles outside of the city's center. This means home care in ex-burb areas like Pelham, AL, Jasper, AL, Gardendale, AL, Center Point, Al, and even Hoover,...
Home Care: What to Expect
Finding the right home care company is very challenging, particularly when a loved one is struggling with an illness and the choice is need driven. Making that first call to companies you do not know is intimidating (and sometimes frustrating). Unlike most...
Free Home Care for Veterans
Veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for home care with no out of pocket expense to them. Many people do not realize that the Veterans Administration offers a solution to pay for home care services, called "Aid and Attendance". A married couple, a surviving...
Do Your Parents Qualify for Veterans Home Care?
The Veteran's Administration provides a wonderful home care benefit to Veterans and their spouses. This allows veterans to remain in their homes with assistance from a home care aide. Home Care Associates works with a third party to assist with the easy...
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider
Choosing the right home care provider for your loved one can often seem like a daunting task. This is a service people choose only once or twice in their lifetime, so the value is considered an unknown (or unfamiliar) to most people. Below are a few questions to...
Long-Term Care Insurance Can Pay for Home Care
Click here for more info Many of our clients ask if their long-term care insurance will cover the cost of home care services. The answer is usually "yes", but we will cover the different scenarios in this article. It is always best to allow us to consult with your...