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Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
Senior housing can be a tough choice. You’ll want to find the best fit for your current and future needs. In particular, the difference between independent living vs. assisted living can be difficult to navigate. Not sure whether independent living vs. assisted living is right for you? Let’s help you make the choice by going over […]
Hospice Comfort Kits
When your loved one nears the end of their life, your family will most likely get a hospice team involved in their care. This team will usually provide you with a hospice comfort kit or pack, also called the hospice emergency kit or the e-kit. A hospice comfort kit contains medication necessary for different instances […]
The Ultimate List of Resources for Seniors and Caregivers
All seniors deserve to age with dignity. To get housing, caregiving, healthcare, and more, seniors may need support and information. In the spirit of sharing helpful resources for seniors, we’ve put together a list of links for seniors and caregivers. Here, you’ll find a diverse range of resources for seniors that cover the main concerns […]
Defining Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
Today, seniors are searching for alternatives to age with dignity and live in housing that meets their unique needs. A range of senior housing options including continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are now available, making it easier for seniors to find a place that feels like home. CCRCs are an exciting new alternative for seniors […]
6 Alternatives to Nursing Homes
Senior living options come in many shapes and sizes. As you look into alternatives to nursing homes for you or a loved one, it’s important to understand the differences. Nursing homes tend to have a bad reputation, though often an unfounded one. To help your senior living search, let’s go over six alternatives to nursing […]
Understanding Terminal Lucidity
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Terminal lucidity may bewilder loved […]
50+ Key Elderly Caregiver Interview Questions
Hiring a caregiver is an important decision. Specifically, getting the right caregiver for your loved one is a big part of ensuring high-quality care. Asking the right interview questions can help you do just that. As you interview different candidates, you’ll want to ask key questions to understand who the candidate is and how he/she […]
All about the SAGE test and dementia red flags
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Identifying early signs of dementia […]
How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents
It’s never easy to care for elderly parents. It can become even more challenging when elderly parents are hurtful with their words or are seemingly irrational with their actions. As you care for an aging parent, it’s important to understand how to deal with this type of behavior without putting extra stress on your relationship. […]
9 Tips for Elderly Safety at Home
A home is a place where one should feel safe and at ease. Maintaining this environment becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. Places that used to be so familiar and comforting could become dangerous with time. This could be due to mobility-related issues, inability to keep balance, changes in vision, and other problems that […]
How long does it take to get a disability benefits approval letter?
So, you’ve applied for disability benefits and are waiting for your approval letter. You may be wondering what’s taking so long and whether you can expect good or bad news. The process of applying for disability benefits can be difficult. To give you an idea, only 35% of disability claims are approved on the first […]
10 Signs of Approaching Death in Hospice
This article has been medically reviewed and edited by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. When a loved […]