Communicating with the Grandkids During Crisis
Isolation is emotionally difficult for the senior member of the family, and communicating effectively has thus become more important than ever.
Understanding the Details of Your Assisted Living Contract
When signing any legal contract, it is vital to understand all of the details. This includes entering into an assisted living contract for your loved one.
Medicaid Myths You May Be Believing
For those looking into senior care or assisted living, this is an important topic to understand - and there are many misunderstandings surrounding the issue. Here are the Medicaid myths you need to know the truth about.
Diabetes and Senior Citizens
There is no cure for diabetes, but there are ways to manage the disease; including a healthy diet, weight loss and an appropriate exercise regimen.
Joint Bank Accounts with Senior Family Members
Joint bank accounts seem to be an expedient way to make sure that your loved one's finances are in order and the bills get paid. Are they right for you?
7 Medication Management Tips for Seniors
Although assisted living facilities will often take responsibility for this aspect of care, seniors living at home and on multiple prescriptions should learn these basic medication management tips. If you are a family member withan aging loved one who is on medication, this is important information to make sure that their medications are being administered [...]
Packing Checklist – Moving to Assisted Living
This assisted living packing checklist is designed to help you create a comfortable space which feels like home, without being overcrowded and cluttered.
Life Stories: Documenting Your Loved One’s Life
Our living parents, grandparents and great-grandparents have incredible life stories which are often unknown to the generations before them.
Vision Problems and the Elderly
While some vision problems come on quickly, others worsen over time. Being knowledgeable about warning signs can help to maintain healthy eyesight longer.
5 Brain Games to Keep the Mind Sharp
Experiencing a loss of memory function can be scary. The good news is, there are ways to keep our brains sharp - from nutrient-rich food to brain games.