Hospice care became a recognized benefit under Medicare in 1983, and approximately 90% of all hospice programs are Medicare certified. As 28% of all Medicare costs go to persons in their last year of life, and 50% of such costs are expended during the last 2 months of life, (more…)

Employment as a senior caregiver brings fulfillment beyond a paycheck. Job duties include assisting with meals, laundry, medication management, daily exercises, bathroom visits, bathing and maintaining a clean household. In addition, companionship is an important part of senior care as friends may have passed away and family members may live far away. (more…)