How to Evaluate Assisted Living Facilities
Making the decision to move from retirement to assisted living can be extremely difficult. You may wonder if you will be trading all your freedoms for something similar to a prison sentence. Will your...
View ArticleHow to Plan for Senior Living Costs
If the time has come for you to consider assisted living for your parent(s) or yourself, as with anything, the better your plan and the more organized you are, the better the outcome. It isn’t uncommon...
View ArticleThe Seriousness of Food Borne Illness in Seniors
If you (or someone you know) ever suffered through an illness contracted through contaminated food – colloquially referred to as food poisoning – you know how excruciating the pain and vomiting can be,...
View ArticleThe New Look of Senior Living
We all remember the carefree days of youth when we couldn’t wait to grow up and be adults. When we were finally shoved into adulthood, the harsh truth of reality glared back at us and we realized mom...
View ArticleThe Impact of Immigration Reform on Senior Living
If you are a baby boomer, you know that those once-distant “older years” are not so distant anymore. At some point, you just may need care, maybe even round-the-clock care. And these days, it is less...
View Article4 Common Worries About Senior Living
The stress of caring for an aging parent is one of the most difficult things to go through. Many adult children admirably choose to take on this responsibility single-handedly. However, as the years go...
View ArticleHow to Combat Senior Depression
Life doesn’t stop moving even when we want it to; it’s a constant stream of action and the end of action. As we age, it seems the end of action happens more and more frequently and often culminates in...
View ArticleWhy Seniors Should be Mentors
Doesn’t it seem like forever since you’ve heard someone say, “Respect your elders”? It seems as if that fine piece of wisdom, once so prevalent in my youth, has disappeared completely. Oh well, maybe...
View ArticleTips for Visiting Family Members with Dementia
Recently, I read an article by Ryan MacKellar from the Alzheimer Society of Ontario that suggested a few tips for visiting family members with Dementia. The article hit close to home for me as it...
View ArticleStrokes: What You Really Need to Know
While growing older is a reality for everyone, accompanying health issues can be very distinct from one person to the next. Sure, some people will suffer from achy joints while others may fight high...
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Tips for Finding Quality Assisted Living Communities
If you’re exploring options in assisted living facilities for a parent or loved one, you may feel a bit more confident in your discoveries if they can be made under the radar, when the administration...
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A Look at the Standard Assisted Living Facility Staff
If you’re just beginning to explore assisted living facility options, or if you’re investigating them for a loved one, you have to consider such a vital issue as the staff. The deciding factor about...
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