If you ask elders whether they prefer receiving care at home or in an assisted living facility, the answer in almost all cases would be home. It is difficult to leave the place where you have spent...
Individuals who are maturing need support from people around them to help them to appreciate the most recent years of their lives. It may not be workable for individuals who have maturing friends and...
Many adult children and seniors take an extended amount of time researching communities to potentially move to. Aside from the logistics and finances, one of the biggest selling points is the...
For many seniors, technology can be intimidating, especially when it comes to financial payments, online shopping, communicating with others and trying to get comfortable using it frequently. Though...
There are a few things in life more distressing than realizing that your parent or spouse can no longer remember your name or recall events that were shared in the past. The desire to care for them...
Here is their list of four helpful suggestions that health professionals have made to help people providing care for their loved ones: AARP noted that when Caregivers dwell on expectations they can’t...
When it comes to seeking professional assistance for arranging a funeral or hold up a memorial service, little is done in terms of research and comparison. However, the person trusted with the service...
The Internet is a powerful search tool that the digital age harnesses to ditch the factors of space and time. It goes for regular and emergency service seeking, shopping merchandise from online...
When we grow old there is sometimes the unfortunate feeling that we have been placed at the bottom of the pile. In practical terms, this means that we have to live with the realization that there is a...
China has introduced a new law requiring young people to communicate with their elderly parents who spend their life in nursing homes. Recently the problem of care for the elderly in China has become...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2010, out of 40,268,000 seniors (65 and above), 11,317,000 i.e. 28 % are living alone. Due to many reasons such as retirement, death of friends, health problems...
New York city is a home to 8.2 million people and a home to 800 languages. New York residents are well aware of how socially and geographically diversified NY state is. If you are thinking of retiring...
Seniors who stay in assisted living communities try different activities throughout the week. Dancing, field trips, and exercise classes are ideal activities for physically fit seniors. However...
There are many different reasons why an individual should have great concerns about their current living condition(s)/facility. As our health and well-being are greatly determined by our surroundings...
Every assisted living community comes with unique features and differences. When choosing one it's important to know exactly what to look for. By looking at locations unique benefits one can ensure...