What are my options for private duty home care?
It’s a common assumption about private duty home care. “Medicare will pay for whatever home care I need. If I’m unable to get out of bed, shower or prepare a meal, it will cover the costs of having someone come in to help.” But the reality can be very different. When is private care in […]
Arizona’s only CCAH puts a health and wellness watchdog in your corner
Arizona’s only continuing care at home (CCAH) program, Sun Health at Home, puts a health and wellness watchdog firmly in the corner of its member’s lives, providing a higher level of care coordination and best practices to keep older adults independent. The goal? Helping those who prefer to remain in their own home to be […]
Can I join a continuing care at home program if my spouse or partner doesn’t medically qualify?
Continuing care at home programs are ideal for those who want the benefits of an independent living retirement community focused on health and wellness, but aren’t interested in leaving their own home. They provide a wide spectrum of health and wellbeing services, such as nutritional coaching, functional ability assessments to ensure members are able to […]
What happens to my membership fee if I move from a Continuing Care at Home program to a CCRC?
Life has a funny way of changing when it’s least expected, especially when it comes to our health. We make plans, then a curve ball changes everything. All we can do is make educated decisions using as much information as possible, plan ahead where it makes sense, then follow the curve to see what happens […]
One of senior care’s most Innovative new trends: continuing care at home
Innovative CCaH programs pave the way for a proactive approach to long-term care and cost management As the size of our retired population increases and the costs of health care skyrockets, some very interesting things are happening within the senior living industry. Innovative solutions are launching to help retirees maintain independence, reduce out-of-pocket costs […]
What are the health screening requirements to join a continuing care at home (CCaH) plan?
If you’re considering a continuing care at home (CCaH) program like Sun Health at Home, you’ve probably noticed there is a health screening requirement to join. A CCaH program evaluates prospective members’ health at the time of application, so it can effectively evaluate potential members’ likelihood of living independently in their own home without the […]
What is the Difference Between Continuing Care, Continuum of Care and Continuity of Care?
Grammar, spelling, jargon, slang… communicating can be tricky. Especially when it comes to health care, terms that sound similar may have nothing in common. If you’re exploring retirement options or caregiving for a beloved family member, here’s one set of terms that shouldn’t be used interchangeably, however similar they might be. While understanding them might […]
What is Continuing Care and How is it Different Than Home Health Care?
Continuing care, home health care… understanding these terms can ensure better care for those who prefer aging in their own home. Consider this situation… One morning, Mary wakes up and, as she’s getting out of bed, slips on the throw rug and falls. In her late 80s, the retiree suffers a badly broken hip which […]
What is Aging in Place?
It was 14 years ago when Jack and Priscilla Goodger moved to Arizona. They built their dream home in Sun City Grand, spending the next years customizing it to their liking. They loved the home, and didn’t want to think about moving simply because they were getting older. “We aren’t ready to leave the home […]
