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!
For many older adults, some of the most valuable things in the house are also the most overlooked. A broken chain in a jewelry box, a set of inherited coins, a ring that no longer fits: these small items often hold real worth, yet they sit untouched for years. In…
The familiarity and comfort of a home can be felt for decades, but managing its features as we get older can become difficult. Even small things can become a struggle when you encounter the window difficult to open, a slick floor, or a dimly lit door. Carefully planned renovations can…
When a parent decides to trade a New Jersey winter for Florida, the adult children usually end up running the project. The apartment or the senior community gets chosen first, then the movers, then the doctors’ records. The car tends to be the last item on the list, and it…
Most people picture falls happening on icy steps or a slick bathroom floor. For many older adults, the riskier trip is a short one: the walk from the bed to the bathroom at two in the morning. That walk happens in the dark, half awake, often in a hurry. The…
The biggest red flags when choosing a care facility for a parent are short staffing, unanswered call lights, unexplained injuries, poor hygiene, and a facility that is reluctant to share its inspection record. Any one of them deserves a second look, and several together are reason to keep searching. Most…
Driving gets harder as we get older. Reactions slow down, eyesight isn’t what it used to be, and busy roads can feel more stressful than they once did. That’s why many seniors drive calmly. But even the most careful driving style can’t guarantee safety on its own. If the brakes…
If Medicare paid for treatment related to an injury claim, it may seek repayment when the case settles. Once you agree to your settlement, you think you will receive that money in your pocket, but if Medicare paid for any of your injuries, you may have to give some of…
Imagine waking up with stiff, swollen joints and calling a rheumatologist only to hear, “We can see you in six months.” That’s not a worst-case scenario—it’s actually better than the national average. The typical new-patient rheumatology appointment takes 68 days. The need is staggering. The CDC puts arthritis prevalence at…
A suspicion is hard to act on. A written record is not. When something seems off during visits to a parent or spouse in a care facility, the most useful thing a family can do is start keeping track, carefully and consistently, long before anyone decides whether a formal complaint…
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging, especially as their needs become more difficult to manage. As an adult child, you may find yourself balancing their care with your own family, work, and responsibilities. Knowing when your parent needs more support can be difficult, but recognizing…