The holiday season is a time for warmth, connection, and cherished traditions. For many seniors, especially those living with dementia or memory loss, celebrating in the comfort of their own home can offer unparalleled benefits, fostering a sense of peace, joy, and belonging.
Read MoreIn our later years, we gradually lose independence in our lives. The support of family, friends, and professionals is critical to healthy aging, but as the little things add up, we may realize that we’ve lost too much control.
Read MoreWhat makes freelancers so happy? Why do service providers, like healthcare workers, prefer working independently? Is having control of your own business and setting your own work schedule really that beneficial?
Read MoreOlder adults have always been a favorite target of criminals. Exploitation can take various forms, including scams, fraudulent investments, identity theft, coercion, or undue influence and can result in severe financial loss, jeopardizing the financial security and independence of seniors.
Read MoreInstitutional care has had its issues for decades. Covid glaringly exposed those vulnerabilities in group settings, like assisted living, rehab facilities, and nursing homes. And, while no longer in panic mode, home-based health care still looks like the better choice.
Read MoreThere are stark differences between home care and institutional care, with glaring pros and cons to both options. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and each family must make the choice that best suits their unique situation.
Read MoreWhether a professional or a dedicated family member, every caregiver needs to remember to care for themselves. While giving your all to another, it’s easy to neglect your own health.
Read MoreOverworked and underpaid, staff in nursing homes have been leaving facility jobs in favor of homecare or other careers, entirely. And this was pre-Covid.
Read MoreThe senior care industry has been crushed by the worst caregiver shortage in history. The confluence of a global pandemic and increased unemployment benefits have resulted in families across the country coming up empty-handed in their search for help.
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