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Assisted Living for Veterans: A Few Options in San Diego
Eldercare, whether it’s assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care, can be quite expensive. However, veterans have a few options that can make assisted living more affordable. Care Homes Especially for Veterans Currently, there are eight veteran eldercare facilities in California. San Diego County does have one veteran’s care home, which is located in Read More
Will Your Continuing Care Community Be Around Long Enough To Meet All Your Needs?
A relatively new option in long-term care living is the Continuing Care Community (CCRC) , which offers three levels of care options for its residents. Seniors usually move in when they are healthy and active and enjoy independent living. When a member of the community can no longer live independently, they move to the second Read More
Visiting A Person With Dementia Or Alzheimer’s Disease
It is not uncommon for family members or friends to feel apprehensive prior to visiting a loved one who lives at a facility for assisted living, especially if the person suffers from any type of dementia. However, while it can be difficult, these visits are important, and they don’t have to be unpleasant. Here are Read More
Can You Trust Your Parents’ In-Home Care Worker?
Elder abuse is more common than most of like to admit. Seniors who have a high amount of physical care needs or who may be suffering from dementia are especially vulnerable to abuse. Elder abuse can happen in almost any circumstance, including in a nursing home, at the home of a family member or in Read More
Financial Planning For Assisted Living
Because people are living longer and longer, planning for the financial future is more important than ever. The cost of housing and senior care continue to increase, and we are stretching our retirement funds to their limits. Many older ones try to live at home as long as possible to save money, but a sudden Read More
Assisted Living Fountain Valley: Decorating With Style
When you move into assisted living in Fountain Valley, you will have to downsize the majority of your possessions, which definitely can be difficult. Here are a few tips that can help you maximize the space that you have and create a pleasant and homey decor. Before you move into the apartment for assisted living Read More
Creating A Checklist For Assisted Living In Costa Mesa
These days, there are many options for eldercare and if you are searching for assisted living in Costa Mesa, the odds are good that you will be visiting many different facilities. At Care Placement, we can provide you with a list of places that meet your needs, and to narrow down the list, it can Read More
How Common Is Elder Abuse?
Seniors represent a population that is highly vulnerable to abuse, but how common is elder abuse? Data on the rates of elder abuse remain scarce. Most experts believe that rates of elder abuse are highly underreported. A study cited by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), found at 7.6% – 10% of study participants Read More
Fighting Insomnia in Older Adults
Getting a good night’s sleep can make a huge difference in one’s physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many older adults struggle with insomnia. According to the National Institutes of Health, insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes people to have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. If you have an Read More
Board And Care Escondido: Adjusting To The Changes
There are millions of Americans living in board and care homes or assisted living homes. For all of them, it was a big transition – moving from their home into a small apartment or small room. Making these big changes can be easier for some people than others, and if you are thinking about moving Read More