Home Safety Tips for Seniors

When it comes to home safety for seniors, falls top the list of concerns. A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can be life-altering, according to the National Institute on Aging. For older people, a broken bone can lead to more serious health problems and long-term disability. To [...]

2023-11-09T17:18:25+00:00May 10th, 2023|

Take Control of Your Healthcare with Advance Planning

Spring is here and many Americans are taking advantage of this time to clean and organize. Making sure your house is in good order is important, but now is a great time to make sure important health care documents are in place as well. As part of April’s National Healthcare Decisions Day, the National Hospice [...]

2023-11-09T17:18:59+00:00April 7th, 2023|

Should I Choose Elder Homecare or Assisted Living?

  Even the most independent of seniors may start to experience a change in their quality of life as time goes on. When faced with such changes, it’s time to weigh the pros and cons of aging in place and receiving homecare vs. moving into assisted living. It’s important to remember that needs change [...]

2023-11-09T17:19:09+00:00March 21st, 2023|

Elder Care in Any Setting: Meeting Clients Where They Are

  It’s estimated that a 65-year-old today has an almost 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services, and one in five senior adults will need elder care for five years or more. Elder care can include a wide range of services delivered in a variety of settings. The duration and level of [...]

2023-11-09T17:19:36+00:00February 22nd, 2023|

Three Ways Caregivers Can Help Seniors Maintain Heart Health

As we age, the risk for heart disease increases; those who are 65 and older are much more likely than younger people to have a heart attack or stroke, or to develop heart disease. While aging itself may cause unavoidable physical changes in the heart and blood vessels that will affect heart health, other factors [...]

2023-02-21T16:47:58+00:00February 14th, 2023|

The Time is Always Right to Think About Aging in Place

The National Aging in Place Council’s Aging in Place Week highlights the importance of having meaningful conversations about the needs and challenges of aging Americans. As part of the event, held in early October, industry experts share valuable insights on everything from home safety and downsizing to bereavement and Medicare enrollment. Given the complexity of [...]

2022-10-19T14:52:18+00:00October 19th, 2022|

Maintaining Seniors’ Independence

July is the month that Americans reflect on and celebrate the gift of independence. Living life on our own terms is a cherished freedom. However, as we age, most of us have to concede some of our independence as our health or physical and mental abilities change. Three-quarters (75%) of adults surveyed by AARP consistently [...]

2022-07-15T18:39:34+00:00July 15th, 2022|

Aging in Place Requires Planning and Support

There’s no place like home, and home is where many seniors desire to stay as they age and their health needs change. In fact, 75% of respondents in an AARP survey of adults age 50 and older said that they want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. ‘Aging in place’ has [...]

2022-02-21T20:05:27+00:00February 21st, 2022|

The Benefits of Companion Care for Aging Adults

We know that many seniors spend a significant amount of time alone, regardless of where they live. We also know that 90% of all Americans over 50 years of age, regardless of age, race, income or health status, want to age in place and remain in their homes. Companion care is a thoughtful way to [...]

2021-11-22T15:13:42+00:00December 18th, 2021|

Home Care: What You Need to Age in Place

Today, 90% of all Americans over 50 years of age, regardless of age, race, income or health status, want to maintain their independence by staying in their homes. This dominant preference varies from the reality of being over 80 years old in the U.S., where the majority of elderly in this demographic live in a [...]

2021-10-22T18:21:56+00:00October 14th, 2021|
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