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CCRCs are now called “Life Plan Communities”
It’s no surprise they’re revolutionizing retirement (CCRCs) and reinventing themselves and the senior living field.
Why work with an Eldercare Consultant?
The right eldercare consultant can educate, guide, protect, and simplify your search providing you with the right options for you.
How to help a grieving friend
While you can’t take away the pain of the loss, you can give much-needed comfort and support just by keeping in touch and listening when they want to talk.
What seniors should know: Managing personal property
Seniors who downsize, reorganize, move or sell personal property have a lot of decisions to make and any of these can quickly become a daunting prospect.
Power of Attorney or Guardianship: The power of choice
Guardianship can be imposed when choices have not been made prior to disability or incapacity.
Caregiving as an encore career
Known as an encore career, this second vocation strives to combine a paycheck and a sense of purpose for adults after retirement.
What you need to know when you don’t know what you need!
Having a family member move into a different stage in life that requires care can be a confusing and complicated process
Emergency preparedness: Are you ready?
Being prepared can reduce your anxiety and help you get the quick care you need during an emergency. Stay 100% ready.
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?
Within a few months of touring various communities, having endless discussions with family members, we decided a CCRC suited their wants and needs best.
What you need to know about elder care referral agencies
Having experts in your corner will reduce your stress and save you time. Knowing what to look for in referral agencies, will help you find the best results.
Connecting people to resources
While most of us don’t need to be reminded that we are growing older, many of us need a gentle push to think about how aging affects our everyday life.
A legacy to remember
Millions of everyday families find comfort in having a place of remembrance to visit on special days like birthdays and anniversaries.
Elder care tips: Ensuring a beneficial relationship with a care provider
Hiring an elderly health care services provider enables you to entrust that professional with some of the responsibilities of caring for your parents
You paid for it (Long Term Care Insurance)
Unfortunately only 10% of seniors have Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI). Sadly over 90% of seniors never file a claim on their policy.
Assisting our parents as they age
When we recognize and acknowledge that aging is the process of loss; we will be more prepared of identifying the signs that our loved ones need help
Home Health Services and Medicare
Before you start getting your home health care, the home health agency should tell you how much Medicare will pay.
How important are licensed nurses for assisted living and memory care?
The care provided by licensed nurses is often essential for achieving these goals. A nurse on-site 24 hours a day on every day of the week can save lives and decrease visits to the emergency room.
PACE: Medical coverage, long-term care and Social Services – All in one
PACE helps seniors maintain independence and health for as long as possible by combining medical coverage with long-term care and social services.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chambers work by surrounding the patient with 100% oxygen at higher than normal atmospheric pressure in sessions.
Coping with Parkinson’s Disease
If you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), you probably have many questions and concerns