This is a fairly simple explanation for the question, “What is elder care?” Elder care is best defined as any number of personal care and health care services available to seniors that are tailored to help meet their needs as they age. Services can include everything from home care services, assisted living, occupational therapy or […]
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What is Long Term Care?
There is no way to know what your long term care needs will be. Being prepared may ease the burden on you & your family. Learn more so you can be prepared.
Elderly Parents Get Financial Assistance … From Their Adult Children
It would be interesting to see some statistics for the United States. What about you? Do you have parents aging in place or in a managed care environment that you are contributing financially to? Post a comment below and let us know. Here’s an interesting article from Your Money about the financial impact being felt […]
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
Many Boomers are hearing words that can strike a little fear in their hearts (such as in-home care & Alzheimer’s) once they start caring for elderly parents. Here’s a way to make that easier.
Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers
Holiday survival tips for caregivers. Let our list of top tips help you get through this busy time of the year & get you focused on your blessings during the holiday season.
Home Remodeling Solutions
Aging in place information and ideas from a professionals. In this video, they cover cover a number of home remodeling and ideas.
Caregivers: There is a “U” in Caregiving.
I know if you read this elderly caregiver article over at the New York Times and you are caring for an elderly parent or loved one, you’re probably going to shake your head in agreement that all of it sounds good. You’re going to secretly think, “Wouldn’t it be nice…?” You might even tell a […]
When to Have the Money Talk With Your Parents
Too often, adult children have no idea of the state their parents financial affairs are in and parents aren’t usually prone to disclosing this type of information without some discussion. We’ve covered the difficulties of talking to elderly parents about money before, but it bears mentioning again. Talking openly with your parents before they are […]