When you or a loved one is looking into senior residences such as nursing homes, independent living, assisted living, or a continuing care retirement community, there are various questions you should ask yourself and the staff to make the...
Making the move into a senior living community can be a difficult and emotionally charged process, both for the seniors themselves and for their adult children. Follow these tips and the transition into senior living can be a smooth...
What is aging in place? Aging in place is when older adults choose to remain in their own homes, rather than moving to an independent living community. Aging in place is popular these days. In fact, nearly 90% of...
This article was updated on 3/16/2022 Caregiving is a rewarding experience, but it can also be tiring and stressful. Providing care for another can take its toll on the caregiver, especially for those who are working and/or caring for...
Hospice and palliative care seem similar at first glance, but the two types of care are actually quite different. Both types of care focus on relieving pain and other symptoms, for example, and both are often used by people...
Are you living in the best place possible for a high-quality life? Where you live can have a substantial effect on the quality of your life. The best residence is in a comfortable location that provides more time and...
Falls are common in people ages 65 and older – more than one in four older adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falling can also have serious consequences: one out of...
Improving your lifestyle by moving to a new location is always exciting, but can be confusing. This is especially true when considering a move to an adult living community, as there are now a wide variety of options and...
A memory care facility can offer you or your loved one the around-the-clock care necessary for a full and active life. Memory care is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms...
If you or a loved one is considering a move to an assisted living home, you probably have a dizzying number of questions. Here are three of the most essential questions you can ask any assisted living home before...
