New Proposed Rules Could Eliminate Live-In Care and Increase Homecare Costs for Seniors

by | Dec 21, 2011 | Aging Parents, Alzheimer's/Dementia, At Home Care Solution, Health Care Reform, Lauren Reynolds, North County Home Care, San Diego Caregivers, San Diego Home Care

On December 15th, The Department of Labor announced a new proposed rule that could dramatically change how seniors and those with disabilities access home care.  The proposal would eliminate a long standing federal labor code exception that allows home care agencies...

Health Care Reform and Accountable Care Organizations – What does that really mean?

by | Dec 13, 2011 | Aging Parents, Alzheimer's/Dementia, At Home Care Solution, Health Care Reform, Lauren Reynolds, North County Home Care, San Diego Caregivers, San Diego Home Care, Uncategorized

There is no question health care spending is a critical issue.   Approximately 17 % of our gross domestic product is related to expenditures in health care, an amount that’s seen a steady rise. Health care reform was proposed as a solution to the rising costs,...

Recognizing the Need for Outside Help in Caregiving

by | Dec 13, 2011 | Aging Parents, Alzheimer's/Dementia, At Home Care Solution, Caring for Elders, Lauren Reynolds, North County Home Care, San Diego Caregivers, San Diego Home Care

Caregivers often don’t recognize when they are in over their heads until they reach a breaking point.  Short-term the caregiver can handle it. Long-term, help is often needed. A typical pattern with an overloaded caregiver may unfold as follows: 1 to 18 months –...

At Home Care Solution is Proud Bronze Sponsor of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

by | Oct 24, 2011 | Aging Parents, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Caring for Elders, Lauren Reynolds, North County Home Care, San Diego Caregivers, San Diego Home Care

More than 35 hundred participants turned out this past Saturday to help raise money for Alzheimer’s research.  At Home Care Solution, one of only three local home care companies certified by the Alzheimer’s Association for dementia care, was proud to be a...