It could be a difficult process to find a nursing home close by for yourself or a family member these days. This might even be a new emotional and financial crisis for all involved, but this could also be an opportunity to make a better decision for those who are well prepared. Nursing […]
It’s a fact that long-term care is going to be expensive. Sending a loved one to be cared for in assisted living facilities can cost over $80,000 in a single year. The amount being paid stresses the need for long-term care (LTC) insurance. Long-Term Care Insurance: A Brief Explanation To have a […]
Getting the best care possible is a priority in finding senior housing communities for a loved one. You want assurances that they will be looked after and knowing that they lessen your worries. What factors should you look for in senior housing communities that will help you make the best possible decision? Visit […]
The decision to move a loved one to an assisted living community is never easy. While you don’t want them to be far away, you know that assisted living is the best place for them because they will have someone to attend to their needs and help them maintain their quality of life during their […]
The numbers say it all: 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, it is expected to reach nearly 14 million. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States alone and it continues to debilitate many Americans every day. And since it is a progressive disease […]
Retirement signals the beginning of your second life, which requires proper planning for the type of lifestyle you need to take. This is because even if you stopped working, the government still wants you to pay your tax dues. Thus, it will depend on where you live, the income you are going to receive, and […]
The number of people with diabetes in the U.S. alone has already reached a ratio of one out of four. Sadly, this case has been deemed to have no cure. That’s why people living with diabetes, particularly seniors, need to manage the disease as best as possible. Fortunately, managing it has now become easier even […]
Many seniors have the fear of going to a geriatric facility. There are those that are particularly wary of nursing homes. There are many reasons behind this. But more often than not it stems from the stigma that nursing homes have. There’s this thinking that it’s the place you go to when there’s […]
Making the decision to move aging loved ones to a senior or assisted living facility is never easy. The prospect of having one’s parents reside in a geriatric facility permanently can take its toll. Not all children or siblings want this for a beloved family member. There are physical, emotional, and financial adjustments that will […]
Independent living communities exist to provide active seniors who want/need to take less responsibility within their daily lives. This is a beneficial facility that would provide care for active seniors who need little or no assistance at all. Seniors who find themselves joining independent living communities simply wish to have an environment where […]
