Every year, one-quarter of older adults (ages ≥65 years) in the United States report a falling accident. Even though not all falls cause an injury, 37% of fallers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said that they were injured enough to need medical attention or had to limit their activities for at […]
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Senior Care Solutions: Finding the Best Fit for Your Family
People’s needs change as they age, as does their family’s role. Aside from providing care and support to aging loved ones, many families hire professional services to ensure that all their needs are adequately met. However, finding the right senior care solution can be challenging. For one, you must carefully assess the various individual needs of […]
How To Save On Assisted Living Costs For Senior Loved Ones
As your parents or grandparents reach retirement age, you want to ensure they make the most of their golden years safely, happily, and healthily. One of the best ways to achieve this is to transfer your senior loved ones to an assisted living residence when the time is right. Once your parent has reached the […]
Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
There are many people who are part of “the sandwich generation.” You know, stuck in the middle of caring for kids under 18, and caring for elderly parents at the same time. For most, that is a recipe for caregiver burnout or at least tons of stress. While we may love our children and our […]
5 Ways You Can Volunteer To Help Seniors
Grandparents are the best but aging can be hard and there comes a time when we need to give back to the seniors in our lives and in our communities. My grandmother was my favorite person in the world and even though I was blessed to have her in my life until her 100th birthday, […]