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!

7 Links to This Week’s Senior Living and Caregiving Articles

By Jennifer Campbell | April 20, 2018

Stepping Into The Leadership Role Long Term Care: How Much Does Medicare Actually Cover? Volunteering 2 hours per week reduces loneliness in widowed older adults What to consider when deciding on a senior living community Advice for Caregivers: Hallucinations Related to Alzheimer’s [Infographic] Vast Majority Of Elder Financial Abuse By…

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This Week’s Links

By Jennifer Campbell | April 5, 2018

Podcast: What’s a Caregiving-Friendly Community? Senior Nutrition in Aging Fall prevention gets harder when elderly leave hospital 5 Wheelchair VanShopping Tips Medicaid Divorce: Maybe . . . Maybe Not.

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6 Senior Living & Caregiving Links for the Week

By Jennifer Campbell | March 29, 2018

Home Modification Checklist Taking Control of Elderly Parents’ Finances 4 Helpful Ways To Stop Caregiver Guilt 16 Inspirational Quotes For Caregivers What If There’s No Space in the CCRC Healthcare Center When I Need It?

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5 Signs That a Switch from Home Care to Nursing Home Care May be Necessary for Your Loved One

By Leslie Newlife | May 23, 2017

Families may care for their loved one at home for as long as possible, or the senior may remain at home independently with caregivers coming into the home or at an assisted living community. Sometimes, due to aging and illness, it may become necessary to consider nursing home care because home care is no longer…

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Preparing Physically and Emotionally for Retirement

By Leslie Newlife | May 16, 2017

You have most likely considered the financial aspects of retirement living. Calculating anticipated income needs and how to meet them is important and you can make plans and take steps toward financial security during retirement. However, preparing for retirement involves more than just looking at the financial side, you must be…

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Some Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living

By Leslie Newlife | March 21, 2017

As seniors begin to advance in age, it may become increasingly difficult for them to maintain the lifestyle to which they are accustomed. This may be due to medical issues, transportation issues or even financial issues. Many may choose to move in with family members, but for some, this is…

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What You Should Know When Hiring a Caregiver

By Michael Palomino | April 26, 2016

When your loved one can no longer live at home independently, where do you turn? Most people would enjoy receiving care assistance in the comfort of their own home, but for many, these questions can be a challenge to answer. In San Diego, families face these decisions every-day, and it’s…

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Home Care: A Benefit for the Senior in Your Life

By nls-kbrown | January 19, 2016

As baby boomers enter their retirement years, the need for senior care has started to expand. This is especially true for home care and home health care, as approximately 12 million people in the U.S. require some form of these home based care services. The term Home care is used to…

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