Caregiver burnout is the physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that builds when you care for someone for a long time without enough rest or help. It often shows up as constant tiredness, irritabil...
The safest hospital discharges are planned before the day your parent leaves, not in the parking lot. A good hospital discharge checklist for home care covers five things: medications, follow-up appoi...
Skilled nursing at home means a licensed nurse (an RN or LPN) comes to your loved one’s house to provide medical care that a family member or aide is not trained to give, such as wound care, inj...
A home health aide, a personal care aide and a certified nursing assistant (CNA) can look alike when they walk through your door, but in Indiana they follow different training rules, work in different...
Day habilitation is a daytime service for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that helps them build everyday skills, friendships and a fuller life in the community. In Indiana it i...
Personal care assistance in Indianapolis means a trained caregiver helps your loved one with the most private parts of the day: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and getting in and out of bed. Do...
If you are trying to work out how to pay for home care in Indiana, the short answer is that most families use a combination: their own savings or income, long-term care insurance if they have it, vete...
Does Medicare pay for home care? Partly. Medicare pays for part-time, skilled home health care when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound, but it does not pay for ongoing non-medical help suc...
Respite care in Indianapolis gives family caregivers a planned break while a trained caregiver steps in, for a few hours, a full day or longer. Whether you care for an aging parent or an adult son or ...
The CIH waiver in Indiana (Community Integration and Habilitation) is the state’s most comprehensive Medicaid waiver for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and it can fund ...
The Family Supports Waiver in Indiana helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live with their families get services at home and in the community, such as respite, day habilit...
A companion caregiver provides non-medical help and company at home: conversation, meals, light housekeeping, errands, rides and a watchful eye. For many families looking into companion care in Indian...
Dementia care at home in Indianapolis is possible for many families, especially in the early and middle stages, when the right routines, a safer house and steady outside help come together. The goal i...
When a parent can no longer be safely alone, families searching for 24 hour home care in Indianapolis usually run into two options: shift-based 24-hour care and live-in care. Both keep someone in the ...
If you are trying to work out home care cost in Indianapolis, the short answer is that most families pay by the hour, and current local averages sit in the low to mid $20s per hour for non-medical hel...
Making decisions about care for an aging parent or loved one is rarely straightforward. Many families struggle with knowing when it’s time to seek additional help. As Indianapolis’s truste...
Coming home after surgery brings both relief and new challenges. For Indianapolis residents recovering from procedures at IU Health, Community, St. Vincent, or other local hospitals, the transition fr...
Selecting a home care provider for yourself or a loved one is one of the most important healthcare decisions you’ll make. The right choice provides peace of mind, quality care, and enhanced qual...
Families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities face unique challenges and joys. At Aken Home Care, we’ve partnered with hundreds of Indianapolis families to provide specialized ...
Falls represent the leading cause of injury among older adults, with one in four Americans over 65 experiencing a fall each year. For Indianapolis seniors, fall prevention is essential for maintaining...
When a loved one needs skilled medical care at home following surgery, illness, or hospitalization, understanding Medicare coverage becomes essential for many Indianapolis families. As a Medicare-cert...
For families caring for loved ones with developmental disabilities in Indiana, navigating available support services can feel overwhelming. One crucial resource that often raises questions is BDDS—the...
When families begin exploring care options for aging parents or loved ones recovering from illness or surgery, the terminology can quickly become confusing. What’s the difference between home ca...