Will you or your elderly parent benefit from residential personal care services? If aging in place has become too much due to chronic health conditions, mobility limitations, and/or vision impairments, making the move to a retirement community can be in your best interests. In this article, we share with you how personal care services in…
For many older adults, aging in place is a sign of independence. However, as your aging parent’s needs change, you may have noticed some signs that it’s no longer safe for them to live alone. Your parent’s health and happiness may be your top priority, which is why some signs simply cannot be ignored, pointing…
When looking for a residential personal care living arrangement, one thing to consider is the senior living programs offered by the retirement community. One reason you will be looking to make the move, whether for yourself or your loved one, is to benefit from a comfortable and convenient lifestyle where every aspect of your life…
Eventually, depending on your finances, health, etc., it will be time to concentrate on enjoying life – kicking back and relaxing. Why not? The kids aren’t living at home anymore, you feel comfortable in your own skin, you’re not easily flustered, you’re much wiser, and you’re free to do as you wish. To enjoy healthy…
Financial scams that target seniors are costly and prevalent. Fraudsters bilk approximately $3 billion per year from unsuspecting retirement-age individuals. But why this age group? It is believed by scammers that more money is possessed by older adults. Naturally, those targeted extend beyond people 55 and above. The risk of financial abuse can even occur…
With baseball season around the corner, fans around the nation are starting to purchase their favorite team’s baseball cap and other apparels. We would join in the bandwagon if we are not already donning the “Safety Officer” cap. This is due to the fact that any aging adult has been worrying about nothing else except…
Independent living for seniors is becoming a much more attractive option today simply because there is less stress from upkeeping their own homes and it offers them companionship. Furthermore, it is perfect for seniors who do not want to completely give up their freedom. For most seniors today, being in an independent living facility feels…
If you have loved ones who live in an assisted living community, or if you or your family member is planning to join one, then this article is definitely for you. The good news is that a part or the entire sum of your assisted living costs might qualify for tax deduction. The fact is…
With more people living till an older age, it is becoming harder to define what it is to be ‘old’ anymore. Today, modern seniors are changing what it is like to live life in their later years. There is an overwhelming number of news articles and stories about people their eighties or nineties participating in…
Once you have settled the moving process and unpacked the boxes, it is time to explore this new, exciting chapter of senior living. It may be overwhelming but do not do it all in just one day. It is perfectly fine for you to take one step at a time to slowly ease into the…