Senior care options Archives

Retirement villages are different from assisted living homes and nursing homes in a number of ways. Here, we break everything...

When a senior friend or family member starts losing the ability to undertake day-to-day tasks, it’s time to consider calling...

Here’s how to formulate a plan of care.

Found the perfect caregiver for your older loved one? Here are the key questions to ask when checking references.

Here, we discuss the basics of overnight caregiver services and what you can expect to pay for them.

As a person ages, even if they are still physically capable of living independently, they may find themselves needing emotional...

Making expectations as clear as possible from day one is key, but when things go off track, you can work...

If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.

It’s time to meet the care provider. But how do you know if they are really the one? Here are...

Here are the key considerations when deciding to work with a caregiving agency or to hire help on your own.

Before you submit your aged care job posting, make sure that it includes all of these details.

There are a number of in-home care options for ageing adults. Here’s a breakdown of each.

Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for an aged caregiving position.

Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...

An overview of the main considerations when employing a domestic employee or caregiver.

Here are nine strategies to help you overcome the objections of a recalcitrant loved one.

Adult day care centres can be a more economical option for seniors with advanced medical challenges. If you’re considering enrolling...

It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Here’s how to overcome...

Whether you are helping carry out tasks directly, or hiring outside assistance, it is essential to identify the everyday tasks...

In this article, we will examine some of the pros and cons of home sharing for seniors to help you...

If an elderly loved one suddenly needs additional care, don’t panic. Stay calm, communicate well with everyone involved, and find...

Michael Kort, whose 96-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s disease and is in a nursing home, has sage advice about what to...