Let’s Hear it for Grandparents!
“Parents know a lot, but grandparents know everything.” – Unknown Grandparents are the center of the universe. The ultimate in fun, grandparents are the adults who grant wishes, have an…
Downsizing Tips for Older Adults: A Complete Guide to Easier Transitions
The “golden” years often come with many changes and transitions, downsizing being one of them. Downsizing, or moving from one home to a smaller one, may be an attractive strategy…
Amenities That Age Gracefully: What to Look for in a Senior Living Community
It’s a simple fact of life that as people age, their needs change. But aging in modern times is different than it used to be. Today, there are many new…
The Importance of Estate Planning
Estate planning documents help guide your family members and loved ones to understand and carry out asset disposition and your care and end-of-life wishes. Most importantly, an estate plan can help reduce family burden and stress. While the majority of adults believe estate planning is important, only one-third have actually created one.
Celebrating 30 Years as a Pioneer of Senior Care Advisory Services
Milestones are a beautiful way to spotlight our start as well as allow us the chance to reflect on how much we’ve grown. We’re thankful to celebrate 30 years of being a trusted partner to help guide families as they navigate senior living options for their loved ones.
Celebrating National Nurses Week
Did you know that nurses are more at risk to sustain a back injury on a shift than a construction worker? Or that during an average 12-hour shift, a nurse can walk for 4 miles or longer? These active and caring professionals give it their all each and every day, so we’re taking a week to express our thanks!
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Your first cheerleader, your staunchest protector, and your biggest fan – that’s your mom! Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so thinking of ways to delight her as well as make her day-to-day life easier is always in fashion. Here are some tech suggestions that can surprise her this year:
Hospice: Myths, Facts & New Options
Did you know that hospice and end-of-life services focus on the care and comfort of individuals who are currently living with a serious illness and choose not to continue treatment? Yet, only half of all Medicare beneficiaries use their hospice benefit.
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month. It is a gift, an opportunity to take some time to be still and reflect upon the stress levels that we are experiencing. While stress is something that can be helpful and protect us in the short term, chronic stress can impact our physical well-being.
Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues
Many of us will be impacted by a loved one receiving a diagnosis of a memory issue like dementia. Dementia refers to a deterioration in cognitive function that surpasses the normal memory decline that happens with biological aging.
Paying for Assisted Living
Nearly one million older adults in the U.S. reside in Assisted Living communities, and over half of these residents are aged 85 years or older. Paying to reside in an Assisted Living community is likely a major consideration when selecting the right care solution for yourself or a loved one. If you’re struggling to decipher how much assisted living costs, you’re not alone.
Navigating Dementia: 10 Signs Memory Care May Be the Next Step
Memory care is a type of specialized care that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Memory care communities provide…
After-Hospital Care for Seniors: What Families Should Know
When an older adult is admitted to the hospital or rehabilitation facility, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time for them and their family. However, what many families don’t…
Aging in Place? Why Home Modifications are Important
Most older adults indicate they would like to remain in their homes as they age. However, they most likely have not considered the modifications needed to ensure their home is suitable for “aging in place.” Listen in as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist shares her insights on aging in place and how home modifications support safety and independence