Most seniors worry about things as they get older. This is natural–as people age they retire, have less social interaction, likely are making less money, and often begin to have physical difficulty doing things that were once second nature … [Read more...]
Changing Populations Means Changing Needs
It is estimated that there will be 77 million people aged 65 or older by the year 2034 if current trends continue. The latest demographic data indicates that there were 52 million people in this age range in 2018. That’s an increase of 25 … [Read more...]
Why In-Home Care Options Matter
More options means a larger number of qualified choices. Having a lot of options in front of you doesn’t really mean much if all of the options presented to you are not really helpful when it comes to meeting your unique needs. When there … [Read more...]
Staying Involved When Living Far Away
Do you live close to all of your older loved ones? If not, do you have a plan in place for what you will do if and when they require more help around the house than what they can provide for on their own? This can be a scary … [Read more...]
The Importance of Recognizing Individualized Needs
Recognizing your needs as an individual is the first step toward meeting those needs. This is true for every single stage of life, but nowhere does it become more obvious than when it comes to the importance of high quality senior … [Read more...]
Why Do Seniors Not Get the Care They Need?
All around the country, efforts to give senior citizens the care that they need have expanded. The knowledge that the population of seniors is growing rapidly along with the fact that there are simply not enough caregivers out there right … [Read more...]
The Changing Demographics of the U.S.
The demographics in the United States are changing and it is going to have a dramatic impact on the need for senior care. In fact, it’s expected that this shift in demographics could have a major impact on the healthcare system as a whole … [Read more...]
A Checklist for Family Caregivers
Family caregivers face a tough job. Helping an older loved one get through their days and avoid the pitfalls that might face them is hard work. When it’s done day after day, it can become exhausting. Although there’s no one … [Read more...]
Can In-Home Care Help Those With Acute Needs?
Many people that are new to the search for in-home care have questions about what it can do for their loved ones. There is a lot of confusion about what it can and cannot do, though, especially when it comes to medical needs. Individuals … [Read more...]
Planning Now Can Help Avoid Issues Later
Whenever possible, planning ahead for senior care is the best course of action. This helps to not only get your loved one’s input and desires for their latter years taken into account, but can help make the financial burden of care much … [Read more...]
New Ways to Meet Seniors’ Needs
If the last few months have taught us anything, it is that there are different ways of going about our daily lives and meet our needs. In some ways, these things are for the better. A lot of businesses are finding that they can forego, or … [Read more...]
The Holidays Can Point Out Care Needs
January tends to be one of the busiest times of the year for senior care companies. It’s often said that January is the busiest time of the year for wedding planners because so many people get engaged over the holidays, and senior care … [Read more...]