If you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s disease, then there is a good possibility that there will come a time when you may have to consider moving them from in-home care to a assisted living facility. You will need to prepare not only yourself for this transition, but also your loved one as […]
When a senior loved one chooses to live their life at home where they are most comfortable, you can rest assured that they are making a choice that is in their own best interest. Living at home in one’s senior years makes it possible to experience the greatest levels of comfort and ease. And today, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of seniors and their families across the country. When a loved one is diagnosed with the disease, it typically creates a scenario that changes everything about how life was once lived. The diagnosis can send shockwaves through the entire family as people come to terms with […]
These days, people are living lives that are much different from previous generations. Maybe technology has something to do with it, or perhaps it has something to do with the way our world is so connected, but today’s typical senior is living a life that looks nothing like what their life might have looked like […]
When an aging family member or loved one can’t live safely on their own anymore, there are numerous options available today, ranging from non medical in-home care a couple of times a week to full, 24-hour care in a skilled nursing facility. Today, there are more answers available than ever before, particularly on the in-home […]
The discussion around senior care often involves a lot of “big-picture” thinking about topics like health, end-of-life concerns, deterioration of brain function and other high-level concepts. There’s no doubt that these topics are important to seniors, their families and the senior community, as a whole, but when it comes to providing the best care for […]
It’s a fact of life for seniors that going to the doctor is a regular occurrence. When people get older, their bodies become more fragile, and they often become more susceptible to disease and other illnesses. And when illnesses are contracted, they tend to last longer than they did when they were younger. Senior care […]
When a person is young, it can feel like they have all the time in the world. Think back to your school days, and you’ll probably call to mind events that seemed to last forever. Or remember when you had your children and it seemed like they would remain kids for all eternity. But, as […]
For many people, the change in seasons means a chance to change the wardrobe and the way the home is decorated. For others, it means a home that’s transformed from the absence of children who have gone back to school. For everyone, it’s a time for the menu of dinner options to change. Cooler temperatures […]
With fall just around the corner, people all over are going through their closets to reassess their wardrobes. Out are the Bermuda shorts and sandals. In are sweaters and comfy boots. Dressing appropriately for the climate is something that keeps people comfortable, and it provides an opportunity to bring some different flair and style to […]
