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!
Helping elderly parents come to terms with no longer being able to live alone is one of the most challenging and awkward conversations conceivable. One possibility that can make the decision easier to accept is opening your own home to aid in their care. If this is the route your…
The only thing that is certain about life is that anything can happen, even the unexpected. No one likes to spend their time contemplating the unthinkable, but putting some thought into what you want for your final arrangements can help prepare your loved ones for any worst case scenario. Keeping…
Your sense of well-being as a senior depends on how you think, feel, and act. Fortunately, there are many ways to engage in a full life, and they’re right at your fingertips. Let’s take a quick look at a variety of practical ways that you can implement today, with very…
The average American retires at the age of 63, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) says the full retirement age is between 65 and 67. Regardless of your age, you can retire whenever you want—what matters is how you prepare for your retirement. You…
Let’s admit it: just like most people, you probably think of creative writing as an activity for young budding writers or students who have to do it to get higher grades. However, creative writing is proven to be a great activity even for elderly people who suffer from dementia. In…
The idea that death is the only thing 100% promised to us in life makes living every day to its fullest more encouraging. So by the time you reach old age and cannot move around as actively as you used to, you would have hopefully lived a full life because…
If you decide that you want to spend retirement in a senior living community, or if you have medical problems that require care, finding the right place is only a part of the process. The next step involves having the money to live there. Depending on your wants or needs,…
Ever wondered if where you’re living is the best place for you to live? What if there was somewhere else that you could go? Many of the older generations tend to live where they retired, but you don’t have to do that. There are so many great places for you…
As the years go by and your parents grow older, they’ll undoubtedly have more needs on their plates. And though you may try your best to provide for them, you still fall short sometimes. After all, you have your responsibilities to take care of, so you might unknowingly neglect your…