Making the decision to hire a home care service to provide care for your loved one is an important decision and can, at the same time, be very difficult. If an illness or recovery from surgery requires nursing care or physical therapy, a physician may order skilled...
Deciding where to live as one ages presents new challenges for many seniors and their families. Anticipating and planning for this stage of life is difficult because how well we will age and how long we will live is unpredictable. Average life expectancy is...
Moving into an assisted living community is just one of many important decisions that need to be made regarding senior care. The next challenge is choosing the right facility for you or your loved one. A personalized checklist will help you to make an informed...
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that an assisted living facility and a nursing home are the same thing. This is actually a very common and unfortunate misunderstanding, which can send some people in the wrong direction. Generally speaking, the basic difference...
It can be tricky to know how to get Mom or Dad comfortable with living in a retirement community. Though you looked at plenty of senior communities and finally settled on the ideal fit, moving in will take adjusting. Consider these tips to help your loved one adjust...
For families who live away from their senior loved one, in-home care providers offer regular updates to families about the senior’s well-being — and with that, assurance that the senior is receiving the best possible care. In addition to peace of mind, in-home care...