If you are preparing to, or considering, providing some level of care for your parents (either live-in or aging in place), here are a couple of good articles to read. By no means exhaustive, but all have points to consider as you begin planning. (In no particular order.) How to get good home care for aging parents Audio editions of Carol …
Sage Elderly Care Advice – Yes, This is Real Life
There is no way to really give an appropriate introduction for Carrol O'Dell. Her writing is incredibly readable. Her stories draw you in. Her advice and insight are uncanny. She's one of a kind. If you are struggling with the day-to-day in caring for someone aging in place, if you need a lift, a laugh, a hug or just need to know today that you …
Northshore Senior Center – Northfield, IL
Meet Elanor (at 92) who is involved with, and has had her life touched by the North Shore Senior Center Northfield, IL. The Center offers a large number of programs for seniors and provides the community assistance for those wishing to age in place. It is a great example of an organization stepping up to the challenge to meet the needs of the …