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 3/29/2022 When a patient receives care for chronic illness there are two main types of treatment–curative and palliative care. If you have a loved one who is dealing with a condition such as this,...
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...
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...
All memory care facilities are different, in that the staff, the day-to-day operations, the use of technology, and the techniques they use can vary significantly. Because your loved one is also one-of-a-kind, finding the right memory care facility can...
When you start looking at the care options for an aging parent or other loved one, it can seem a little confusing. After all, in most larger communities there are many choices for senior care. One of the most...
Has a medical professional suggested hospice as an option for your loved one who is seriously ill? Hospice care would seem, at first, seem to be a simple concept. It provides comfort care to patients who are at the...
