Divorce is a very real part of our world. Statistics state that about 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. If someone has been married more than once, the divorce rate increases significantly. And while this might not … [Read more...]
What Changes Occur as We Age?
As someone ages, changes take place in the body and the brain that can lead to a need for more assistance getting through day to day life. These changes happen at different rates and in varying degrees in different people, making the need … [Read more...]
Preparing for Changes in Your Family
Life is all about change. Sometimes those changes are really good and exciting, like the birth of a new baby. Other times, change is really tough and heartbreaking. When an older loved one starts to have difficulty around the house and … [Read more...]
Actions Steps for Better Care
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed some serious shortcomings in the care system of our country. Between staffing shortages, crowded care homes, and a lack of adequate training, we learned that there is a lot more need in the care industry than … [Read more...]
Addressing Failures in Elder Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about seniors and aging. In many ways, the care system has let us down throughout. But that doesn’t mean that it will stay this way. One of the big problems that we often see is … [Read more...]
Changes YOU Can Make in the Senior Care System
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a lot of people wary of the senior care system. Nursing homes were hit hard in the early stages of the pandemic, and tens of thousands of people passed away as a result of this. There have been calls for … [Read more...]
What Changes Need to Happen for Care to Occur in the Home?
Senior care has changed drastically over the last few months. COVID-19 has made everyone rethink what care should look if it is going to help people as much as it should. Nursing homes were hit especially hard by the coronavirus, with a … [Read more...]
Changes to Care Come Slowly at the State Level
New York State is taking steps toward helping to relieve the financial burden on elderly individuals who are facing growing senior care costs. New York, like much of the rest of the country, has a growing population of seniors, and this has … [Read more...]
The Right Changes with In-Home Care
Sometimes, all that it takes to help an elderly loved one live a better life is a tiny little adjustment to their daily routine. For seniors confined to a wheelchair, installing a little ramp to help them get through doorways can make a … [Read more...]