Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

The home- and community-based services industry has changed drastically over the last decade, from different payer mixes to ...

A HelloNation article featuring Home Care Expert Mackenzie Butler of Greenwood provides a clear answer by breaking down the differences. Families often discover that misunderstanding these two forms ...

Many aging adults would prefer to age in place and stay home longer rather than move to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Most people recognize, though, that living at home alone can be ...

America is seeing an increasing need for special care services. Explore why this is and learn more about the solutions ...

Respite care is a special name for a short-term break for caregivers. When you look after someone who’s sick or disabled, it’s a 24-hour job. You need a break from time to time to look after your own ...

Full-time caregiving is an around-the-clock job, but respite care can give live-in caregivers a short-term break. Caregivers are often managing caring for a loved one with work, other family ...

People with disabilities and older adults may require help with activities of daily living (ADLs). If your loved one needs assistance with non-medical tasks (e.g., help around the house or with ...