Senior care Archives

Aging in Place: A Guide for Seniors and Families

Aging in place is when a senior continues to live independently or semi-independently in their own home or community. According...

Build Key Connections for Aging in Place

According to AARP, several studies suggest that isolation is a major health risk for seniors. Now that more people than...

A Checklist for Aging in Place

In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home...

11 Things to Pack When Heading to the Emergency Room

We all dread it: The midnight phone call. Dario Campolattaro’s mom was headed to the ER with complications from pneumonia....

9 Ways to Keep an Aging Brain Smart

In many ways, the mind is still a scientific mystery and we are constantly trying to understand it more. One...

Advocacy for Seniors: An Interview with Ruth Harriet Jacobs

Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn’t believe in politely sitting back and taking what one...

Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter

We inherit a lot from our parents: their traits, their looks and even their stuff — perhaps too much of their...

Seniors and Social Life

Where a senior resides, the organizations a senior belongs to, and the activities she participates in can determine whether she...

The 6 signs of decline to watch for in senior loved ones

Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily...

7 Benefits of Hospice Care

When the doctor mentioned hospice as an option for Elaine Bleiden’s mother, Bleiden was surprised. “I was totally blown away,...

How to Bond With Your Grandchildren

Maintaining a strong relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is important for both of you. By being a part of...

10 ways to manage guilt when caring for elderly parents from afar

Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving is an overwhelming task. Add being far away from the loved one you’re...

11 Strategies for Managing Your Parents’ Finances

By the time Mim King started asking questions about her parents’ finances, they had already been bilked out of over...

The 3 Most Common Concerns When Paying for Senior Care

Nancy McBell was so busy taking care of her husband in the last year of his life that she struggled...

Wallet-friendly senior care resources for those needing financial assistance

This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...

How to get a handicapped parking permit

If you have a short-term or long-term disability that impairs your mobility or requires you to use a cane, wheelchair,...

How Senior Care Impacts Families Financially, Emotionally and in the Workplace

“I’m having a care crisis.” When your friend turns to you and says this, what do you think? Is it...

Police Warn of the ‘Can You Hear Me?’ Phone Scam

It’s common to hear someone say “Can you hear me?” on a phone call, but police are warning the public about...

This Woman Just Became a Great-Great-Great Grandmother at 92

Recently, a 92-year-old woman was lucky enough to become a great-great-great grandmother, a title that’s so rare that her family...

Must Read: 90-Year-Old Offers Tips on How to Cure Loneliness

Loneliness can creep into our lives at any moment. But it’s an especially common part of life for seniors, which...

80-Year-Old Grandma Explains Why Video Games Are Her Favorite

Being social and challenging the mind are two ways we can keep our brains young and help ward off Alzheimer’s. The task has...

Mom, Son Share Laughter, Tears Through Dementia Journey

Joey Daley knew that it was only a matter of time before his mother, Molly Daley, would forget him. Her...

This Couple Coordinates Outfits Every Day, and It’s the Cutest

What’s the secret to a lengthy marriage? Well, if you take this couple as an example, it may all be...

Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Complete Their Bucket Lists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbc-_Z04eZE Whether it’s written down or in our heads, most of us have a bucket list. Typically they include places...

FitBit Helps Detect Life-Threatening Condition, Saves Woman’s Life

Health trackers seem to be all the rage these days. But could the wearable technology be more than just a...

Senior Services: How to Get Extra Support for Your Care Journey

It’s okay to reach out for extra support. If you’ve discovered that the scope of care that’s needed is beyond...

The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know

If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...

Your Guide to Senior Care Options

The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...

Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide

It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...

Is non-medical home care right for your loved one?

When it comes to finding care for your aging loved ones, you want to make sure you find the right...

Steps to Hire Senior Caregivers

Find Qualified Applicants Care.com can be used to find local senior caregivers online, interview them in person and check all...

8 questions to make choosing a CCRC easier

If you’re just beginning to dip your toe into the world of senior caregiving, there are several acronyms you’ll find...

Man, 88, Fulfills Lifelong Goal, Graduates With College Degree

Horace Sheffield has seen and done a lot in his 88 years, and he just celebrated his proudest moment. The...

5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017

Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...

Real Story Spotlight: Using Past Experiences to Build a Career as a Caregiver

Austin, TX – “Taking care of people in need is a grand vocation for me. Many people end up sick or...

Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”

Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...