There was a time when nursing homes were the only alternative when aging loved ones required more care than a spouse or family caregivers could provide at home. Thankfully, those days are over. Today, the combination of assisted adult day care options, assisted living communities, and in-home care makes it…
There are approximately 15,000 nursing homes in the United States, but not every senior is comfortable living in a home. Many older people want to remain living at home for as long as possible, though they may need additional support and services as they age. If you’re not sure which…
Once you notice signs a parent or aging loved one needs support, you may consider in-home care vs. assisted living as part of your solution. It’s important to note there are pros and cons to each option. First and foremost, we believe the client’s wishes and desires should be at…
In the United States, about 27% of adults aged 60 and above live alone. Given the increasing vulnerability of older persons, living alone can be quite detrimental. As your loved ones are aging, helping them decide where to live should be a priority. Assisted living is arguably one of the most common…
Moving into assisted living communities is a major step for most elderly parents, especially since they will be living in their new residence for an average of 2 1/2 years. To make them feel confident in their decision, it is important to make the move a joyous occasion. The last thing…
While there are lots of aging baby boomers who are staying at home or aging in place, there are millions that need assisted living at some point. If you’re having to move your parent or loved one to a facility like this, you need to make the transition as comfortable…
There’s nothing more difficult than realizing a parent can no longer care of themselves. Not every family is able to take over that responsibility and sometimes an aging loved one needs more care than it’s possible for the family to provide. Starting a conversation about assisted living for elderly parents…
There are more than 40 million senior citizens in the United States today. About 3 percent of them are currently living in a nursing home or assisted living facility. But both of those statistics are expected to rise in the coming decades. The senior population is likely going to double…
