When it comes to safety and health concerns, older adults are an especially vulnerable group. Our safety considerations and needs evolve as we advance in age, which means older adults have to make changes in order to adapt. To enable the elderly to enjoy a fulfilling retirement, they need to put their safety, health, and…
There are many reasons aging in place can stop working out for you. One of them is social isolation, where you lack the motivation to get out and participate in the activities that you enjoy. Whether you no longer drive or are unable to overcome a mental roadblock that keeps you from getting out there…
Dementia develops and advances distinctly for different individuals, potentially rendering it harder to determine when to engage in residential home nursing care for your parent. Elder suffering from early dementia may only need short-term care, whereas others require regular maintenance. Here are some dementia care options available for elderly patients, from custodial nursing to full-time…
Do you have a loved one who is affected with some type of memory related/cognitive condition? If so, chances are, it will get worse rather than better. Caring for them will become more difficult and consume more of your personal life as the disease progresses. It could be time to have a serious conversation about…
As your loved ones embark on a new chapter of life in their golden years, they may start requiring more help with their daily activities due to physical and mental issues. The assisted living program comes with many benefits and is a perfect lifestyle option if your loved one requires more assistance with their daily…
To some extent, managing money after retirement may get easier. You hold your cash, so choices are straightforward or restricted. Considered from other angles, the principles of money management change during retirement. This may appear more troublesome to you. Be Tax Efficient With Withdrawals Each penny matters for managing money during retirement, which applies much…
Memory care offers with cognitive engagement, social opportunities, and an improved quality of life to aging individuals with memory-related conditions. People with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will receive care from highly-trained team members and can look forward to experiencing fewer symptoms and requiring lesser medical visits. However, before your aging loved one with dementia or…
The question has been around since cities, towns, and the like were first established: Big cities vs. suburbs… which is better to live in once you retire? Granted, this is a very personal choice that can be based on any number of characteristics typical to each. That said, however, we are going to take a…
When you think of respite care, you might imagine a break for caregivers, and while that is one of the key benefits, it’s far from the only one. If your family members have been taking care of you, perhaps it’s time they need a break. They might have missed social activities or had to give…
After a dreary and cold winter, the summertime feels like a breath of fresh air. The long days, the flip-flops, and the ice cream are probably the best parts! For seniors, the summertime is an enjoyable time to get out of their homes and socialize in more temperate conditions. However, as caregivers, it is important…