The search for senior living can be overwhelming, when the time comes that it is no longer an option for the senior to reside at home. How does one find the most appropriate facility or senior community for themselves or their loved one? In California, choices abound! Seniors are provided with a mind boggling selection of alternatives to living at home, providing a level of safety and quality of daily living, that they are unable to receive on their own. It takes patience, en…
How does assisted living work?
Assisted living facilities are meant for senior citizens and the disabled who require housing, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and assistance with taking medicine.
Youre Retired, Now What?
For years youve lived in that sprawling house where you raised your children . . . its home. But now you dont need all the space and the upkeep is becoming more difficult every year.
Making the Nursing Home Choice
While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. Here are some things you need to know and some helpful hints.
Medication and Older Adults
Of all the problems older adults face in taking medication, drug interactions are probably the most dangerous. There is also evidence that older adults tend to be more sensitive to drugs than younger adults are, due to their generally slower metabolisms and organ functions.
What Senior Citizens Need To Know About Private Long Term Care Insurance
This comprehensive article examines the issue of long term care and how LTC Insurance should be used to help with some of the costs. First, long term care is defined; and financial issues are outlined. Then the “when, where, what and why’s” of Long-Term Care Insurance are discussed.