It’s no secret that the need for senior care is growing by the day. Because of the large increase in the number of elderly individuals in our communities, the old way of thinking about senior care isn’t going to work anymore. For many … [Read more...]
The Importance of Family in Care
Family is an important part of senior care. For some, family is the bedrock of their life. It’s what everything else revolves around. Family members also tend to be the first ones to notice that an older loved one isn’t getting around like … [Read more...]
Major Differences Between Home Care and Assisted Living
Most people start out thinking that all types of senior care are the same. This is a common misconception, and pretty early in your senior care search, you likely learned that this just isn’t true. Not only do certain types of care … [Read more...]
Managing Risk in the Senior Population
Senior citizens are at a slightly higher risk of suffering a fall or another accident in the household than younger individuals. The risk that these people stand to suffer from if they do experience a fall is much higher than younger, … [Read more...]
Correcting Issues Associated with Assisted Living
In the past, many assisted living facilities have relied on 911 services when it came to addressing health issues that a senior is facing. For example, if someone has fallen a number of times, family members might agree that assisted living … [Read more...]
Understanding Cost Differences in Care
Whether we want to admit it or not, cost is one of the primary determinants when it comes to which type of senior care you will choose for an elderly loved one. Even though things like services provided, quality of care, and the … [Read more...]
Senior Care Homes are Being Integrated with Communities
Seniors, even those that face the challenges of a disability, are more active now than ever before. Socialization occurs more frequently thanks to advances in technology and innovative types of care, like senior day care centers. However, … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Senior Living
Moving into a new home or living space is never easy. That’s true for us, and it’s true for our elderly parents, too. Senior living, in any form, can be a scary transition for some. Hopefully, this brief guide answers some of your questions … [Read more...]
The Major Types of Senior Care
When it comes to senior care, there are only a few main types. However, the difficulty is that there are an almost endless subtypes of care within these larger categories. The whole process can be quite overwhelming for families, especially … [Read more...]
Bringing Generations Together Helps Everyone
Families form deep bonds that can never be substituted with something else. A grandparent watching his or her grandchildren or great grandchildren play while surrounded by other family members is a unique and wonderful thing. This family … [Read more...]
A New Weapon in the Fight Against Elder Abuse
The state of Wisconsin is doing something a little unorthodox when it comes to the fight against elder abuse: they are giving families small, secret cameras to keep in their loved one’s rooms in order to help precisely identify when abuse … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Facilities Being Built in Younger Areas
One of the newer trends in senior care is to have build retirement communities and assisted living facilities in areas where there are traditionally younger populations. This is happening all over the country, from New York to right here in … [Read more...]