The Importance of Routine for The Elderly
You probably go about much of your day on autopilot: Get up. Start the coffee. Brush your teeth. Shower. Wash your hair. Wash your hair again and then wonder …
Aging, Don’t Let Them Wait
My grandmother used to say, “Old age stinks.” She said it until she passed at 98. For her, there were no Golden Years. She just sat until her time came. We …
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care, The Black Hole in Our Society
Caring for loved ones with dementia or alzheimer’s is one of the hardest jobs. Besides the physical and emotional care there is the care of meeting their …
A Complete Guide for Selecting a Nursing Home
Selecting a nursing home for a loved one can be an emotionally wrenching and intimidating process. Touring facilities and wading through the marketing pitches …
8 Key Steps to Planning Elder Care
I recently saw an interview with Maria Shriver and Rob Lowe talking about how he was blindsided by his aging parents’ care needs. As Ms. Shriver says, this …
New Concepts in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are, for many reasons, the last place families want their honored elders to live. For decades, however, those of us without the ability to care …
Residential Elder Care Costs Keep Going Up
How Will You Cope? The cost of elder care for our honored elders rises every year; this year, according to cost-tracking organization Genworth Financial, the …
Home Care vs Assisted Living-Part 2
What to Look for in Selecting an Assisted Living Facility Especially for Someone with Dementia Part 1, When to Consider an Assisted Living Facility, dealt with …
Home Care vs Assisted Living-Part I
One Size Does NOT Fit All One of my least favorite “things” to shop for is a bathing suit – along with bras and jeans. I mean you’re basically in your …
Long Term Care, A New Spin on an Old Approach
Dr. William Thomas’ name has been circulating in the long term care (LTC) industry for the past 20+ years. He’s the creator of The Eden Alternative® (EA) …