8 senior care options: How to choose the best fit for your aging loved one
Understand the differences between senior care options so you can choose the right fit for yourself or loved a one.
Understand the differences between senior care options so you can choose the right fit for yourself or loved a one.
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Wanting to stay independent...
While the holidays are a time of gatherings with family and friends, they can also be a source of stress,...
When 85-year-old Ruby Stein left her granddaughter’s house in late March following a long-awaited visit, she never imagined what would...
Whether you hire a qualified individual or use a respite care agency, quality care can be costly. Rates may vary by...
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You’ve researched, interviewed, and hired an individual or respite care facility to provide care for your child with special needs. Congratulations!...
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“Don’t ever put me in a nursing home, Lee,” my father said one Saturday afternoon as we finished bagging up...
Now that you’ve decided to hire an in-home caregiver for yourself or an adult or senior in your life, you...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 47.8 million people age 65 and older in the United States in...
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As you start interviewing prospective caregiver candidates, it’s a good idea to take some time to determine your house rules as...
When you’re hiring a caregiver to look after your elderly loved one — especially one with dementia or other mental...
According to AARP, several studies suggest that isolation is a major health risk for seniors. Now that more people than...
In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home...
We all dread it: The midnight phone call. Dario Campolattaro’s mom was headed to the ER with complications from pneumonia....
In many ways, the mind is still a scientific mystery and we are constantly trying to understand it more. One...
Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn’t believe in politely sitting back and taking what one...
We inherit a lot from our parents: their traits, their looks and even their stuff — perhaps too much of their...
Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily...
When the doctor mentioned hospice as an option for Elaine Bleiden’s mother, Bleiden was surprised. “I was totally blown away,...
Maintaining a strong relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is important for both of you. By being a part of...
By the time Mim King started asking questions about her parents’ finances, they had already been bilked out of over...
Nancy McBell was so busy taking care of her husband in the last year of his life that she struggled...
This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...
If you have a short-term or long-term disability that impairs your mobility or requires you to use a cane, wheelchair,...
“I’m having a care crisis.” When your friend turns to you and says this, what do you think? Is it...
It’s common to hear someone say “Can you hear me?” on a phone call, but police are warning the public about...
Recently, a 92-year-old woman was lucky enough to become a great-great-great grandmother, a title that’s so rare that her family...
Loneliness can creep into our lives at any moment. But it’s an especially common part of life for seniors, which...
Being social and challenging the mind are two ways we can keep our brains young and help ward off Alzheimer’s. The task has...
Joey Daley knew that it was only a matter of time before his mother, Molly Daley, would forget him. Her...
What’s the secret to a lengthy marriage? Well, if you take this couple as an example, it may all be...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbc-_Z04eZE Whether it’s written down or in our heads, most of us have a bucket list. Typically they include places...
Health trackers seem to be all the rage these days. But could the wearable technology be more than just a...
It’s okay to reach out for extra support. If you’ve discovered that the scope of care that’s needed is beyond...
If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...
The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...
It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...