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17th September 2009
I work with elderly people in an assisted living facility. Each time I see a particular resident, the experience is new. I try to comprehend how it must feel to age, to change and become more and more dependent. The result is, I’m dumbfounded... I j... Read >
Author: DurangoSeniors14th September 2009
Growing old is inevitable. And as much as we would want to skip that phase in life, the more that we will be headed that way. If we think it will never happen to us, think again because in the peak of our life and our health, unimaginable as it can be, we... Read >
Author: AliceBrooks14th September 2009
As people enter the retirement years, they are definitely not as able as they were once before and would start to require someone to assist them in their day-to-day activities. But more often than not, these people are very much reluctant in saying goodb... Read >
Author: AliceBrooks14th September 2009
For one who needs to care for someone beyond their retirement age, an assisted living facility may be the best of both worlds for your loved one. When people enter their retirement years, and we all know that it is quite inevitable, they simply go back to... Read >
Author: AliceBrooks10th September 2009
The American Health Care Academy believes that caretaking provides a purpose in life. Volunteers from the AHCA spent an afternoon at the senior care center at St. Joseph’s Residence on October 17, 2008 to bring good will and companionships to the reside... Read >
Author: cpraedcourse21st August 2009
Whenever parents or other older members of the family become too old or cannot perform their daily routine on their own, or are physically handicapped, some sort of help is to be provided to them to overcome this problem. In the first instance some family... Read >
Author: gurgsumit24th July 2009
We would all like to believe that once our parents are moved safely into an assisted living program that all of their needs will be provided for, but is that accurate? There are a number of services that most facilities do not offer and if they do you hav... Read >
Author: Nichole Illingworth10th July 2009
Whether it’s for your body’s own good or you just find that walk up the stairs a little too tiring, everyone reaches a stage in their life where they need to downsize their property. Moving from larger property to a smaller residence such as a condo, ... Read >
Author: stagingworks06th July 2009
Whether it’s for your body’s own good or you just find that walk up the stairs a little too tiring, everyone reaches a stage in their life where they need to downsize their property. Moving from larger property to a smaller residence such as a condo, ... Read >
Author: stagingworks05th July 2009
How will I know when it is time for my loved one to enter an assisted living facility? What signs should I look for? These questions are common when family members notice a change in the health and/or environment of their elderly loved ones. Is it just pa... Read >
Author: DurangoSeniors05th July 2009
Assisted living residences promise seniors with good quality of life while aging gracefully. Thus, it is often misconceived that living in an assisted living facility costs a fortune which in turn scares people away before having complete and accurate inf... Read >
Author: DurangoSeniors26th June 2009
Experts estimate that at least one of every two Americans will require some sort of long term medical care at some point in their lives. How you pay for this care is something you should consider now, before you need it, and for many people purchasing a l... Read >
Author: clickforhowto312th June 2009
Though we all know the day will come when we need to provide elder care for our elderly relatives, most of us have unanswered questions and are completely unprepared for it. What’s the difference between an assisted living facility and a retirement home... Read >
Author: Richard Chace Wechsler15th April 2009
Long term care of elderly is everyone's concern since it will most likely affect you or a loved one. In this article I'll respond to 6 questions that encompass your long term care (LTC) concerns: What is LTC? Who needs it? Who provides help for it? What's... Read >
Author: Shane Flait10th April 2009
Before individual state governments passed much-needed legislation, many assisted living facilities were only private pay situations. Fortunately, for many older Americans facing housing dilemmas, Medicaid waiver programs have taken up much of the slack t... Read >
Author: Jill Gilbert05th April 2009
No one wants to be on the receiving end of an emergency call about a relative that needed medical care but for some reason wasn’t able to make a call to get help for themselves. You hear about this a lot, where a friend or relative has medical issues th... Read >
Author: callforassistance11th March 2009
We have become all too familiar with nursing homes. Families in the United States usually move their elderly loved ones to a nursing home for a long-term or permanent rehabilitation service. However, in 1990s, assisted living facilities were born giving t... Read >
Author: DurangoSeniors06th March 2009
Moving from your established home into a retirement home or village may be traumatic, but if done properly this shock can be lessened considerably.
Moving from your established home into a retirement home or village may be traumatic, but if done proper... Read >
Author: Mel C04th March 2009
As people age, they sometimes need more care than their families can provide.
As people age, they sometimes need more care than their families can provide. In this case they often find a good quality of life and care in an aged care facility. But when ... Read >
Author: Mel C04th March 2009
"Are you dedicated, driven, committed, and professional? Do you want to make a difference by caring for others and working with people from all backgrounds and socio-economic levels?"
Yes, this could be an ad aimed at recruiting knowledgeable senior ca... Read >
Author: Jill Gilbert14th January 2009
Most of us look forward to retirement for much of our lives. We plan ahead and save money so that we will be able to enjoy our “golden years.” There are an almost endless number of unexpected circumstances, however, that can become serious roadblocks ... Read >
Author: JimFink09th January 2009
Assisted Living Facilities are geared toward clients who need assistance with activities of daily living or ADLs like bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, light cleaning, laundry etc. Assisted Living Facilities are NOT for people who require ... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson08th December 2008
It is after a fragmentary lifetime of jobholding that retirement starts. The search for convenience is an important piece of finding the perfect retirement community. These present times offer senior societies a higher quality of living. The accommodation... Read >
Author: Tatw03rd November 2008
The American Health Care Academy believes that caretaking provides a purpose in life. Volunteers from the AHCA spent an afternoon at the senior care center at St. Joseph’s Residence on October 17, 2008 to bring good will and companionships to the reside... Read >
Author: American Health Care Academy21st October 2008
Following is part three of an interview with Phyllis Slater, owner of Slater Solutions LLC. Ms. Slater has devoted years to providing coaching and concierge services to the working caregiver and aging parent. Visit Phyllis Slater's website at EldercareC... Read >
Author: James O. Armstrong23rd September 2008
If you (or a loved one) are about to be released from the hospital, you may need additional care before going home. The usual places you may go after a hospital are a rehabilitation hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or assisted living facility. A re... Read >
Author: SmallTown Duo22nd September 2008
Retiring once conjured up images of rocking chairs and knitting; these days there are more exciting options. Finding accommodation that fits into your ideal of early retirement years is not hard, but having to move yet again once you reach that stage of n... Read >
Author: Melanie Click29th July 2008
Determining that a loved one cannot function as independently as he or she used to is often a difficult realization. However, once it is apparent that the health and safety of that loved one may be jeopardized in their current living arrangement, alterna... Read >
Author: Stephanie Rice09th July 2008
Many people who are looking for answers to help them care for their elderly parents or spouse who are suffering with Alzheimer's are unsure as to exactly what a Denver assisted living facility is, and what goes on inside of one. They have been told that s... Read >
Author: GoldenOrchard26th March 2008
There is often a degree of confusion when individuals are dealing with long-term care (LTC) insurance and long-term disability coverage for obvious reasons.
The average consumer can be forgiven for confusing the two forms of insurance, but it is importan... Read >
Author: Terry Stanfield29th February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 At Peace With Food
A few years ago, I consulted for several assisted living facilities. My job involved talking to people who had nutrition problems (diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure) and to give a brief talk to the resid... Read >
Author: Leeann Simons12th September 2007
For many adult children, the thought of putting their aging parents into an assisted living facility is a difficult, and sometimes almost impossible decision. It's hard to look at the people that took care of us and made decisions for us, not being able t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th August 2007
Many elderly people dread going to nursing homes because of the bad reputation that nursing homes have in our society. Nursing homes have had some problems over the past several decades, but there are still good, reputable homes. Even so, being placed in ... Read >
Author: ron king20th July 2007
We've all heard the horror stories about elderly people who can't take care of themselves moving into costly nursing homes and "outliving their money."'
As Americans live longer, more and more of us will need some sort of long-term care, and the insura... Read >
Author: Clay Cotton07th June 2007
Genworth is promoting it's new long term care insurance product, Cornerstone Advantage, as an affordable LTCi solution. In today's market, there is only one way for an insurance company to offer lower priced long term care insurance coverage - and this is... Read >
Author: Clay Cotton16th May 2007
Americans over 45 don’t think about long term care very much, and they are usually wrong when they do. They don’t know how often long term care is needed, what it costs, or how to prepare for it. This is particularly disturbing because seven out of te... Read >
Author: Bradley Steffens27th April 2007
Being a full time care giver for an aging parent is a task most of us are unable to perform. In days gone by, the parent would spend her, or his, last days at home. Today, people are living longer and more ailments are surfacing which the average p... Read >
Author: Paidra Delayno16th January 2007
Like many of the elderly Health Care issues in Austin and other major cities is a big issue. People are looking for a way that they can stay in their own homes as they face the aspect of growing older and not being able to take care of themselves. Healt... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th September 2006
Most young people ignore the fact that they will grow old one day. It is the wise ones who not only think about it but also provide for their future. Statistics show us that almost one out of two Americans require long term care when they grow old. Due to... Read >
Author: Robert Lawrence01st July 2006
Should you consider purchasing long term care insurance?
It's no mystery that Americans are living longer. As people become more aware of and apply sound, healthy principles to their lives, they live longer, healthier, more vibrant lives.
But it's t... Read >
Author: Lary Mitchel12th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch
When you're a primary caregiver responsible for the well-being of your father, mother or another loved one, it's easy to become obsessed with the details. You want to make sure your Dad isn't eating rotten food, so you sm... Read >
Author: Lynne Taetzsch07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch
How can you ensure that your loved ones (let's call them parents for the sake of this article) are getting the best possible care at a nursing home or assisted living facility? The first step is to pick the best instituti... Read >
Author: Lynne Taetzsch01st April 2006
I feel a little silly when I think about the preconceived notions I had about being a comfort therapist for hospice. This was my fantasy:
I would be an 'angel of mercy', administering peace, comfort, and understanding to dying people. The people I vis... Read >
Author: Rita Ballard28th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Lynne Taetzsch
Communicating with those who have short term memory loss is difficult and frustrating. If you tell them you will visit tomorrow at three p.m.; that they should brush their teeth in the morning; or any number of things you... Read >
Author: Lynne Taetzsch21st March 2006
Last year, Forbes reported that there were 691 billionaires in the world. India had 61,000 millionaires. In 2003, 1,400 people per day were becoming millionaires. That number is no doubt significantly higher in 2006, and there's no reason why you shouldn'... Read >
Author: Matt Bacak12th March 2006
Assisted living facilities are meant for senior citizens and the disabled who require housing, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and assistance with taking medicine. These facilities enable people to follow a... Read >
Author: Drew Swanson19th February 2006
"Choosing the assisted living facility for our mom was so nerve-racking. We toured all of them, met with their key staff members, asked around and we even went online to see if there were any violations. We took our time; we really wanted the best for m... Read >
Author: Barbara Mascio
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