We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!
Memory care is a specific form of long-term assistance tailored to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia diagnoses. Similar to assisted living facilities, Memory Care Communities offer a wide range of services, such as personal attendance, medication management and help with activities and facets of daily…
A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones Senior Isolation and Loneliness, What Can We Do? Proposed Tax Changes May Hit Seniors & CCRCs Hard Dining with Dignity Even When it Seems Impossible
Will a CCRC Move Me to Assisted Living Too Soon? 7 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for People Caring for Caregivers Home Safety and Alzheimer’s Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia
One of the less talked about topics of senior caregiving is geriatric psychiatry and Geri-psych admissions. People who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia may experience a voluntary or involuntary geriatric psychiatric admission at some point. A psychiatric admission is typically required when a patient in an assisted living or nursing…
September is Healthy Aging Month After the Storm: Rethinking a Florida Retirement? Hospice – It’s About Life Downsizing Lessons Learned From Hurricane Harvey
As we grow up, our parents are there for us. They teach us the things we need to live independently and we look to them for help and guidance. This includes learning how to drive. But as the years go by, this role reverses and our parents may begin to…
5 Tips for Seniors to Stay in Your Home for Longer If you’ve ever considered assisted living, moving into a retirement community or life in a care home, then there’s a chance that you &/or your family is concerned about your fading independence. It may be the one thing that’s…
Finding Temporary Care for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Disaster Taking Over Your Aging Parents’ Finances Does Your Retirement Plan Overlook This Crucial Decision? 5 Tips After Caregiving is Over Home Care Options Afford a Chance for Seniors to Feel Less Isolated
When it comes to looking for a senior living community for your loved one, it is essential to keep in mind the importance of physical, mental and social activities and programs that the community offers to their residents. It has been proven that staying physically active as you age can…
Easing the Transition to Life in a Care Facility 5 Things You Need to Know When Your Loved One is in the ICU The Unexpected Cost of Divorce in Retirement Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears