There are many advantages to choosing home health services for a family member or other loved one. And for LGBTQ+ seniors, there are even more. Transitions like moving are difficult at any stage of life. There are boxes to pack, a lifetime of memories and stuff to go through and consolidate, room layouts to choose from, costs to calculate, logistics …
5 Caregiving Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
This month, Surrogate Family Care is proud to celebrate PRIDE! We’re proud to serve the LGBTQ+ elders in our community. We’re proud to support the LGBTQ+ caregivers in our community. And we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ care providers in our community. In this podcast episode from “It’s OK to Say Gay,” hosts Femi Redwood and Anddy Egan-Thorpe talk about …
How do I pay for home care?
One of the biggest roadblocks to hiring home care help is figuring out how to pay for it. The good news? There are options when it comes to covering the cost of care. First of all, it’s important to understand the difference between non-medical home care and home healthcare. How you pay for it depends on what type it is, …
When should I bring in home care?
How do you know when it’s the right time to hire a home care provider? The answer is simple: the time is now. If you’re considering it, then there’s no time like the present to start the process. So while the answer “now” is a simple one, the process is a little more complicated. Here’s why. Caregivers often struggle with …
What are the different types of home care?
First of all, if you’re a caregiver, thank you for your important work. Thank you for filling that role. Thank you for providing care for a friend or relative. Caregivers are often referred to as the backbone of the healthcare system, and for good reason. Every day, they are filling in the gaps between what happens at home and what …