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!
It’s the New Year again, a time when changing and improving not only yourself but your marketing plan is a must. One great way to keep your community on the up is to evaluate you marketing plan. How you organize your marketing strategies are important factors to keep you organized…
Alison Johnston, is a Denver based writer who enjoys writing about overall health and mental wellness. What is in home care? In home care provides assistance to allow the client to stay in their homes, instead of staying in a hospital, nursing home, or a rehabilitation facility. In home…
Many kid’s grandparents live far away or around the corner. Some children see their grandparents on a regular basis where others only see them during visits for the summer or holidays. Regardless there are a number of ways for them to stay connected and involved in each other lives. As…
In the search for Assisted Living, many people do not know that there are several options available to them. In addition to the standard Assisted Living Communities, there is also an increasing amount of Board and Care Homes that provide many of the same services. There are several differences between…
Men and women above the age of 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. There are currently nearly 2 million nonagenarians in the U.S. and that number is projected to quadruple by 2050. A research study launched in 2003 by UC Irvine and the National Institute…
Hiring the right caregiver is a challenging process. Whether you hire a home care company to provide your loved one with a caregiver or you hire the caregiver yourself….it’s doubtful that you will find that one perfect match. Perhaps you do find that perfect caregiver but they will not work for the…
Did you know that there are millions of unpaid caregivers in the senior care industry? But these caregivers don’t work in nursing homes orAssisted Living Communities. They are people like me and you, taking care of our loved ones independently. When it comes to the normal day to day…
Alzheimer’s and similar dementia’s present unique challenges to family members, caregivers and professional support staff. Recent research and experience is developing better understanding of the actual symptoms of dementia, and more effective ways to communicate and provide care for Persons Living With Dementia. This term is key, to see…
No senior ever wants to feel like they’re being “put away,” as the old euphemism put it. Nor does anyone want to feel the guilt of doing so. However, there may come a time when our regular weekend visit to Grandma’s or even live-in care staff cannot give your elderly…
In 2012, Pew Research found that, for the first time, more than half of seniors over 65 were using the Internet or email. Today, 88 percent of adults age 50-64 and 74 percent over age 65 own a cellphone. Furthermore, 65 percent aged 50-64 and 46 percent 65 and older…