Hearing loss makes phone calls difficult

When older adults have hearing loss, using the phone can become nearly impossible. The telephone is an important source of safety and social connection, so this makes caregivers understandably worried. If you’ve noticed that your older adult has been avoiding talking...

Elders For Advice On Living And Loving

Amazing advice from the elderly Stop worrying so much. In relationships, sweat the small stuff. Don’t sacrifice your relationship for your children. People who share core values typically have better marriages. Communicate early, communicate often. Approach marriage...

The Caregiver’s Voice Matters in Transition

It can be a difficult moment when you come to realize that your mom or dad needs senior care in a setting like assisted living. Just as our parents kept us safe, sheltered and secure when we needed it – there comes a time when we’re called upon to return this same...

What Assisted Living is Like, Today

Assisted living depends on the professionals in each community. The good and forward-thinking providers and companies have created senior condo-like settings where care is provided discreetly, on a resident’s own schedule, inside their own apartment or home, and by...

How Assisted Living Has Changed Over the Years

In most states there is better, cleaner, operational regulation and more adept staff training requirements. There has been a huge shift in the consumer. Families and seniors themselves are more comfortable with senior care communities as a clear method to potentially...

What Assisted Living is Really Like?

Many people are unclear of what life in assisted living is like these days; especially if they have predisposed notions that communities are synonymous with institutional nursing homes of the past. Families may not be entirely clear about what an assisted living...