Aging in place has become a popular term over the last few years since the pandemic changed how we think about our lives. My hope with this blog is to introduce the topic a little bit and give a few examples of how this might make life a … [Read more...]
Transfer Trauma and Senior Care
The concept of “transfer trauma” is getting some well deserved attention from mainstream press, including a recent article published in U.S. News & World Report. When an elderly loved one is no longer able to live … [Read more...]
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Aging in Place
Aging in place has become an increasingly popular form of senior care. But what does this mean? Aging in place refers to a senior citizen staying where they are to receive care, rather than having to move to a new location to get the help … [Read more...]
Aging in Place is a Priority for Most
A recent poll conducted by the University of Michigan found that most older adults want to age in place. This has become a big topic of conversation ever since the beginning of COVID when so many senior care facilities and nursing homes … [Read more...]
Resources for Aging in Place
Aging in place has become one of the buzz phrases when it comes to senior care. Although it might seem like another catchy phrase designed to help boost sales, it’s actually a proven method of improving the quality of life that an older … [Read more...]
Alternatives for Aging in Place
You were probably already aware of this, but we are strong proponents of in-home care. It’s even in our company name! But we’re also aware that there are other types of care out there. We know that different people have different needs when … [Read more...]
What to Do When Care Doesn’t Go Right
Despite every precaution that we might take, the senior care that we plan out for an elderly loved one might not go exactly as we had planned for it to go. When something happens to someone that we love, it’s natural to want to take steps … [Read more...]
Planning for Future Needs
Everyone knows that planning ahead is important, but so many of us fail to do it effectively. Think about your own retirement, for example. Are you on track for where you want to be? Maybe you are (congrats!), but the reality is that most … [Read more...]
Groups Advocating for Senior Rights
When it comes to the lives of senior citizens, there are a handful of organizations out there working to make life better. Some of them are easily recognizable in the fight for senior rights. The AARP is one of those. As the largest … [Read more...]
When Should I Change My Elder Care Services?
Changing elder care services can be a monumental task at times. If you have a loved one that has resided in a nursing home before, you know what the process is like just to have them admitted into the facility, and the massive amount of … [Read more...]
Better Alzheimer’s Evaluative Process Needed
With all of the advances that have been made in recent years when it comes to health care and medical treatment, it’s obvious that there is still a big gap in quality of care between the middle class and low income individuals. This has … [Read more...]
Why Aging in Place is Important
There are countless studies that can be referenced when it comes to the importance of aging in place, ranging from making sure that those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease retain more of their cognitive functioning, to keeping the home and … [Read more...]