Category: In the News
The Journey of Eldercare Placement – Pricing
The task of selecting a care home for an elderly loved one can be daunting. Many who embark on this journey are unfamiliar with what to expect and feel lost in the process. For most, the need to place a family member comes suddenly and, in many cases, is the result of an unplanned hospital Read More
Care for Seniors to Prevent Wandering in Alzheimer’s
Pop culture has oftentimes put a comedic spin on senility. One popular television show documents the adventures of a young man raising his daughter while living with his parents and his senile grandmother. The senile grandmother is the comedic relief. But Dementia is not a fun or a funny condition. One form of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Read More
The Journey of Eldercare Placement – Board & Care
Many going through the process of placing a loved one for the first time have no idea what to expect upon touring Board & Care homes or Assisted Living Communities. This article will explore what to look for and expect upon touring a Board and Care home. A Board and Care home is a residential Read More
The Journey of Eldercare Placement – Assisted Living
One of the wonderful aspects of care options for seniors is the variety that is available. For some, small residential Board and Care homes are a great fit due to the intimate size and higher ratio of caregivers to residents. For others, the larger Assisted Living communities are a more attractive choice due to the Read More
Moving Into A Nursing Home Means A Change Of Address – Let Your Contacts Know
Moving into a nursing home is a big and time-consuming process. There are a lot of things to think about, such as what to do with pets, what to sell, what to give away and what to take with you. With so many decisions to make, it can be easy to forget that you are Read More
What To Do About Your Vehicle When You Move Into A Nursing Home
If you are preparing to move into a nursing home or assisted living facility, you will have to make a lot of decisions regarding your possessions. Traditional nursing homes offer only a limited amount of space, which means you probably won’t be able to take all of your possessions with you. Besides pets, one of Read More
The Independent Living Debate For Seniors Needing Care
When it comes to senior housing, there are a surprising number of options available to seniors. While discussions tend to range between assisted living, senior communities and nursing homes, a significant debate exists on the issue of independent living. Independent living is pretty much what it sounds like. A person lives independently in their home Read More
Great Way to Locate Assisted Living Near You
Remember back in the day when you wanted to take a vacation and a hotel was needed? You had 2 options, call a travel agency and pay a fee or do enough bicep curls to get strong enough to be able to first lift and then sort through the yellow pages. In recent years, consumers Read More
Oddities That Matter When Evaluating a Nursing Home
Evaluating a nursing home can be incredibly difficult. Why? Well, it is almost always your first time doing such an evaluation, so you can often lose the forest for the trees. Placing a person in a nursing home can be a real emotional and stressful decision. Sooner or later, however, many older seniors simply need Read More
Nursing Home Location, Location, Location
When it comes to choosing a nursing home, many factors must be taken into consideration. One of the most important is the nursing home location, specifically its proximity to an elder’s family members and existing social network. Moving into a nursing home can be fraught with worries and fears. Many seniors worry about becoming isolated Read More