Learning & Resouce Center

What are the right questions to ask when picking a Homecare Company?

This is a good guide to use when selecting a quality Home Care Company for your loved ones.

What's the difference between Independent Contractors and Companies that hire, train and manage Employees?

There is a difference between Indpendent Contractors and Company's who use them versus Companies that use their own employees. Make sure you know the difference and understand what responsibilities you could have with Independent Contractors.

What does Home Helpers of East Tennessee bring?

This is an update on how Home Helpers brings a difference in their goal to help our loved ones age where they like it the best, in their homes and communities.

10 Reasons Home Care is Better.

Here are some points to consider when deciding between In-Home Care, Nursing Homes or Assisted Living.

If I'm a Veteran or spouse of a Veteran, am I eligible for Veterans Aid and Attendance, what is it and how to apply?

You can find the information you need to see if you qualify for Veterans Aid and Attendance. We are happy to help in any way.

What type of Private Financing Options are available in addition to Private Pay?

This provides some additional options to consider to pay for the care you need and which one might make sense depending on your individual situation.

When does a Reverse Mortgage make sense?

Video Link on Reverse Mortgage From AARP

In some situations, a reverse mortgage could make sense. This describes what a reverse mortgage is, what are the different types and under what conditions that it could make sense.

What is Long Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care in most cases covers In-Home Care. We've tried to include the right information to help you understand what Long-Term Care Insurance is all about and the options available.

Topics to discuss with your Aging Parents

Many people wait until it's an emergency to make many of these decisions. It's difficult to focus on your loved ones while you have to work through the planning at the same time. It's much better to be proactive while everyone is healthy, work through these topics and develop a plan. Then you can put your sole focus on your loved ones knowing you have the information you need and a plan for the future.

Planning for Long Term Care

This is a great guide to help you with planning and options.

Caregiver Burnout is Real

This is a real issue and taking care of yourself is the best way to take care of your loved one.

Caring for Those with Alzheimer's

It's estimated that up to 70% of those over 85 will have some form of Alzheimer's or Dementia. How do you best care for them and what are other resources available?

What is TennCare CHOICES and can I qualify?

TennCare CHOICES is a program in Tennessee that could be an option for you to pay for In-Home Care and other needs.

Information on the Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD)

This provides information on what the department does, key contact information and answers to the key questions.

Information on the Department of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC)

Insight into the program benefits and qualifications?

10 Important Questions to Ask Your Parents

As your parents age make sure ask your parents the sensitive questions that will help you to have a plan in place. These are often overlooked and can create an unneeded issue later.

Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association

Excllent page on information and services

Fire Safety 101

Ensure your parent(s) or the person you are caring for has the fire safety plan in place. This is another step in helping our families age at home where they prefer.

Alzheimer's Disease Information

What do I need to know about this disease?

ETHRA Options Program

This program covers 16 counties in East Tennessee. Please go the the site for more information or feel free to call us.

Top Five Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams

Important tips to protect your loved ones from financial scams.

Who's in Charge upon Discharge?

Help in planning your discharge from the hospital or rehab.

Dementia is Second Leading Contributor to Death in US

Factors around dementia.