How Assisted Living Communities Determine Pricing (Point System Explained)

How to Stay Grounded During Medical Emergencies in Nursing Communities

Learn how emergency preparedness helps nursing communities, caregivers, and families stay grounded during medical emergencies through clear planning, communication, and support.e

January 23, 2026

How Assisted Living Communities Determine Pricing (Point System Explained)

Assisted living communities often price care with a point system based on resident needs. Learn how this model works and what it means for your budget.

January 19, 2026

16 Minutes

Family engaging in long-distance caregiving through a video call, with a mother and child connecting virtually with an older loved one from home.

Caregiver Support

Long-Distance Caregiving: Supporting Loved Ones From Afar

Long-distance caregiving is increasingly common as families live farther apart. Learn how caregivers support loved ones from afar while protecting caregiver mental health.

January 12, 2026

Home health aide assisting an older adult with a meal in her home, providing supportive daily care and companionship.

Caregiver Support

What Home Health Aides Need Before Starting a Shift

Learn what every home health aide should prepare before a shift, from training and documentation to supplies, safety, and communication.

January 7, 2026

Caregiver holding hands with an elderly woman in a wheelchair inside a medicaid nursing home, highlighting compassionate long-term care

Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage Explained

Does Medicaid pay for nursing home care? Learn how Medicaid nursing home coverage works, eligibility rules, costs involved, and how to find Medicaid-approved facilities.

January 2, 2026

Two caregivers celebrating the new year together with sparklers, reflecting meaningful new year's resolutions focused on connection, support, and balance for caregivers.

Caregiver Support

7 New Year’s Resolutions Caregivers Can Actually Keep

Looking for realistic New Year’s resolutions? These caregiver-friendly goals focus on support, balance, and asking for help, without guilt or pressure.

December 29, 2025

Caregiver on the phone reviewing medical paperwork during a family emergency, preparing documents for a hospital visit and organizing records through secure digital document management rather than relying only on an emergency kit.

Document Storage

Family Emergency Planning: The Digital Emergency Binder Every Family Needs

Be prepared for any family emergency. Learn how to create a digital emergency binder, organize documents, and prepare for a hospital visit with Caily’s Vault.

December 22, 2025

Older adult resting in a hospital bed, illustrating bed sores risk, pressure ulcer prevention, and mobility challenges in a nursing home or nursing facility.

Are Bedsores a Disease? Bedsores and Pressure Ulcers Explained

Are bed sores a disease? Learn what bed sores really are, how pressure ulcers develop, treatment options, and what families should know in nursing homes.

December 19, 2025

What Does a Home Health Aide Do?

Learn what a home health aide does, how training works, and what to expect from home health aide jobs and home health agencies supporting care at home.

December 15, 2025

3 Minutes

A home health nurse provides coordinated care by helping an older adult use a pulse oximeter during an in-home visit, supporting communication and safety.

What Home Health Agencies Wish Families Knew About Care Coordination

Understanding coordinated care can transform the experience for families, caregivers, and providers. Learn how home health agencies streamline communication, prevent care gaps, and support safer, more connected care journeys.

December 12, 2025

A nurse smiles while talking with a group of older adults playing cards in a communal area, illustrating the supportive environment that influences nursing home costs and the overall cost of nursing home care.

Nursing Home Costs Explained: What Families Should Know Before Choosing Care

Learn what impacts nursing home costs, average pricing, financial assistance options, and what families should consider when planning for long-term care. A clear guide to understanding the cost of nursing home services.

December 9, 2025