Age-Friendly Health Systems and Home Care

As more seniors choose to age in place over an institutional setting, it's driven the need to embrace integrative healthcare solutions that include home care. Thankfully, newer age-friendly health system initiatives are now helping to ensure that older adults enjoy a higher quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

By New Wave Home Care|2025-08-25T13:16:31-07:00March 21, 2022|Home Care|

Does Medicare Pay for In-Home Care?

Does traditional Medicare pay for in-home senior care services? Find out! The answer can help many who require home care assistance.

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:27:58-07:00January 4, 2022|Medicare, Home Care|

What Are the Best Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care?

Finding ways to pay for long-term care services like home care often takes a little creativity. Here some options that you may have not thought of.

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:00-07:00November 15, 2021|Home Care|

Hiring Independent Caregivers – Do the Savings Outweigh the Risks?

Hiring independent caregivers may seem like the better option at first glance simply because of the cost, but make sure you're aware of all that is really involved first.

By New Wave Home Care|2025-08-21T12:18:56-07:00November 1, 2021|Home Care|

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Caregiver vs. a Home Care Agency

When you need help caring for an elderly loved one in California, should you go with a private caregiver, or a professional home care agency?

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:04-07:00September 20, 2021|Home Care|

Starting the Conversation About Home Care

This article is designed to help you have your own conversation with your aging loved one about receiving some home care assistance.

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:05-07:00August 23, 2021|Home Care|

How In-Home Caregivers Are Helping Seniors Stay More Active

Our in-home caregivers at New Wave Home Care are carefully screened and trained, and they’re dedicated to helping seniors stay more active. Here are five ways they're accomplishing this.

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:10-07:00July 12, 2021|Home Care|

Is Senior Home Care Right for You?

In the beginning, family members are often available to step in and provide supervision and support, but eventually, a senior’s needs can get to the point where hiring a professional caregiver becomes the best option to maintain the health and safety of your loved one. However, when does that happen?

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:11-07:00July 5, 2021|Home Care|

How Long Does It Take a Senior to Settle into Receiving Home Care?

Convincing an aging loved one to accept home care isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Once they’ve finally agreed to hire an in-home caregiver, getting them to “stay the course” can oftentimes be just as challenging.

By New Wave Home Care|2025-08-25T13:56:55-07:00March 1, 2021|Home Care|

At-Home Entertainment Ideas for Seniors

If there’s an elderly loved one in your life who’s stuck at home finding ways to keep them entertained is important for their quality of life. These creative at-home entertainment ideas should do the trick.

By New Wave Home Care|2024-08-13T13:28:27-07:00February 8, 2021|Home Care|