Blog: Senior Living 101

Intergenerational relationships are relationships between the aging matriarch or patriarch of the family, mature children, and grandchildren. It can extend up to even great-grandchildren. Each family member can provide or receive certain benefits from each other. Senior members can impart their knowledge about life and their experiences that helped them…

Whether you’re a gardener or not, chances are that you can agree that spending time with plants is good for the soul. It’s a relaxing pastime and an excellent form of exercise. And when it comes to improving your health and well-being, there’s nothing better than getting outside in the…

Telehealth is a service that takes advantage of technology (like video calls) to help you communicate with your doctor from home rather than at their office. Telehealth can be very useful for older people, especially those who have difficulty moving from place to place or those in senior living communities….

As your loved one or parent gets older, they will need your help in deciding where to live. There are plenty of senior living options, and assisted living is one of them. An assisted living community is a housing option suitable for folks who require assistance with activities of daily…

Falls can mean more than just some lumps and bruises. In fact, falling is the lead cause of death as well as non-fatal injuries for older inviduals. The US CDC reports that every eleven seconds, an older person is given treatment in an emergency room for a fall. And unfortunately,…

Today, there are numerous living options for seniors. Understanding the differences between these options is the first step in discovering what works best for you and your needs. Independent Living Independent living is typically a senior housing community or apartment building that may provide some supportive services such as meals,…

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disorder. It impairs the ability to learn, make judgment, communicate effectively and also affects the ability to live a normal daily life. Alzheimer’s can also cause changes in behavior both mentally and physically as well as trigger paranoia,…

Approaching a move to a senior living community can sometimes seem like an emotional marathon for families and seniors. Add the complexities of pricing and affordability and it can seem overwhelming. What is Elder Law? Elder Law involves planning for the complex health care, long term care, and other issues…

What is an Advance Health Care Directive or Living Will? An Advance Health Care Directive or living will is a document that helps one prepare for end-of-life medical decision, and is often paired with a power of attorney for health care. Such a document is important because, given a medical…

Caring for a family member or loved one can be challenging and often results in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Caregivers often don’t recognize the symptoms of stress that they are experiencing. Organizations such as the Family Caregiver Alliance provide plenty of helpful advice, much of which…