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The Medi-Cal HCBA Waiver: In-Home Care Beyond IHSS

The Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver is a California Medi-Cal program that helps people who need a nursing-facility...

California Paid Family Leave for Caregivers: How to Take Time Off to Care for a Parent

California Paid Family Leave (PFL) pays eligible workers a portion of their wages for up to 8 weeks to...

Is Home Care Tax Deductible? What Families Can Claim

Home care can be tax deductible as a medical expense when it’s a qualified long-term care service for someone...

VA Aid and Attendance for Home Care in California: A 2026 Family Guide

VA Aid and Attendance is an increased VA pension for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with...

Hospital Sitter Services: Why Families Hire a Caregiver for the Hospital Bedside

A private hospital sitter is a caregiver who stays at your parent’s bedside during a hospital stay to provide...

Weekend and Holiday Home Care: How to Fill the Gaps in Your Parent’s

Many families have weekday care covered but struggle with weekends, holidays, and the days when a family caregiver or...

Home Care for Couples: How to Care for Both Parents at Home

When both parents need help, one caregiver can often support the couple at the same time, sharing tasks like...

Rides and Appointment Escorts for Seniors: How Door-Through-Door Transportation Works

Many older adults can no longer drive but still need to get to doctor visits, therapy, errands and social...

Medication Help From Caregivers in California: Reminders vs. Administration

In California, non-medical home care caregivers can remind your parent to take medications and assist with self-administration, such as...