Understanding the financial aspects of senior living is one of the greatest challenges for families and seniors. Just separating financial fact from fiction can be a full-time...
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Senior Living Decisions: Downsizing Isn’t Downgrading
At some point in life, many people begin to realize their homes and their lives are simply too full of stuff. Kitchens overflow with duplicate pots and pans, bedroom closets are...
How Caregivers Can Avoid SAD and Beat Cabin Fever
Caregiving is one tough job that can really take a toll on even the healthiest person, especially during the dark winter months. As the days shorten and winter sets in, you may...
Simple Crafts for Seniors, Caregivers, and Grandkids
Spending time with elderly family and friends is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give them. But if you want to really make it special, bring along kids and grandkids and...
Best Holiday Gifts for Parents in Assisted Living
As the holidays approach, it’s time again to make a list and check it twice to be sure you choose the best gift for your senior in assisted living. From the practical to top tech...
Checking in on Your Senior Parents this Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, you’re probably planning parties, family functions and other activities to make the most of the season. But don’t forget the holidays are also a good...
Top Tips for Productive Doctor Visits
How many times have you gone to the doctor and forget one or more of the concerns you wanted to talk about? You’re not alone, but there are plenty of ways to make the most of...
6 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Move to Assisted Living
If you’re considering assisted living in your near future, you might be procrastinating as winter approaches. But autumn is a great time of year to make the move for many...
Types of Anxiety in the Elderly
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. From our first day of kindergarten to our first date to starting a new job, we have all felt a little anxious, afraid or unsure of...
What to Know About Being an Executor for Your Elderly Parents
Becoming the executor of your parents’ estate may seem like the natural thing to do, but it’s a big responsibility and, depending upon the extent of the estate, will require...
Understanding Advance Directives
Living a long and happy life is a universal goal; But life is unpredictable. When happiness and independence are threatened by illness, injury or other life-altering medical...
Pros and Cons of Moving to an Assisted Living Community
Making the decision to move yourself or a loved one into an assisted living facility is often fraught with fear and misgivings that can make the move more difficult than it has...
