Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, families that were dealing with senior care and the future of their older loved ones came to some tough conclusions. One of those things that a lot of people realized was that the nursing home is … [Read more...]
Medical Emergencies Can Make Life Chaotic
When a medical emergency occurs, the need for senior care can quickly manifest itself. There are many different types of emergencies that can occur. A heart attack, stroke, heart failure, a fall, or some other type of accident can all lead … [Read more...]
Care Planning During the Pandemic
Planning ahead has always been a central part of a successful senior care journey. This means talking with your loved one about things like their desires, power of attorney, and any goals that they might have for senior care. Some of these … [Read more...]
Avoiding Care Planning Pitfalls
Dementia is never something that is easy for family members to deal with. When someone that you love is struggling with is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it can often seem like it is even tougher for family … [Read more...]
Planning for Care Without Family
I’ve talked about elder orphans a few times in the past on this blog, and how this segment of the senior population faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to planning for care. And while finding someone to help with … [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...]
Why Senior Care Matters Now
Professional senior care is not something that we often think about before it’s actually needed. The need for senior care can present itself in a number of ways, and it is not always a gradual need. Your parent may need care suddenly for a … [Read more...]
Why Care Should be Planned Ahead of Time
Even if you personally never need senior care, and even if no one in your immediate family ever needs senior care, the odds are that you will know someone that does need it. Statistics say that more than 50 percent of those aged 65 or older … [Read more...]
Seniors are Having More Quality Years
You might already know that the average life expectancy of an individual has gone up dramatically in the last 20 years, but researchers are now finding that seniors are having more quality years alongside this. Not only are people living … [Read more...]