New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

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!

The Pro’s and Con’s of Pet Ownership for Seniors In Their Homes

Pets play important roles in many senior’s lives The pro’s and con’s of pet ownership for seniors are important when considering a new dog or cat to join the household because each family and pet is different in many ways. A good fit makes for a good outcome, a happy…

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Mobile Dentistry Benefits for an Aging Community

by: Dr. Greg Grillo (dentably.com) A mobile dentist is a dentist who provides access to in-home dental care to someone who may otherwise not be able to visit a dental office. A dentist may have a mobile dental clinic of their own or it may be a service offered at…

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Ways to Attract More Home Care Clients

In 1985 older adults accounted for 11% of the U.S. population. By the year 2030, that number is expected to rise to 20%. Today, there are more than 46 million Americans over the age of 65, and by the year 2060, that number will more than double to more than…

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Tips for Living with Dementia, CCRC Finances, Congnitive Assessments, Caregivers Book Club, & Aging in Place

Living with Dementia – 51 Tips to Help You With Daily Living The Intersection of CCRC Finances & Occupancy Results Cognitive assessments lacking, but caregivers can help Aging in Place: A Real Choice

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Continuum: Private Duty Home Care and Family Partners: Day Services/Residential Home with Barth Holohan

Barth Holohan is the president and founder of Continuum: Private Duty Home Care and the co-founder of Family Partners: Day Services/Residential Home. He started his home care business in 2002, his day services business in 2008 and his residential home business in 2017. Barth has been in the healthcare industry…

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Preparing For In-Home Care

by: James Fleming If you are a family caregiver, you may be supplementing your caregiving responsibilities with an in-home care attendant for your aging parent. In-home care attendants offer assistance helping with everything from activities of daily living like dressing and eating to instrumental tasks like checking mail, refilling prescriptions,…

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Staying in your Home vs Moving, Long Distance Caregiving, Grocery Shopping Help, & Delaying Dementia

Crunch the Numbers: Staying in Your Home vs. Moving to a CCRC Long Distance Caregiving: Assessing Needs Grocery Shopping for Elderly Adults: A Senior Shopping Service You May Need New Study Explores How Active Lifestyles Could Delay Onset Of Dementia

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Medication Education: Keeping Your Loved One’s Home Safe

For years, public health and law enforcement officials have spoken about the dangers of illegal drug use. Most Americans are warned about these by the time they reach elementary school. However, recent concerns about the rising levels of opioid abuse and the misuse of other medications make it clear that…

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Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Retirement Communities: Which Option Is Right for Your Future?

by: Cynthia Madison Understanding senior care and housing services can sound complicated, considering the many options that exist in the United States, but it’s something that you need to navigate if you want to secure a safe and happy future for your retirement years. When thinking about elder care, nursing homes…

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Home Care Messaging & Technlogy

Mixed Messages May Confuse Families Seeking Home Care Support for Aging Parents  Can Technology Be The Key to Unlocking the Continuing Care at Home Market? Aging in place gets a hand from technology

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