When a person becomes of an advanced age and finds difficulty in caring for their pets it can be a difficult situation. The same can be said for when someone has a life altering accident, making mobility difficult. Family pets provide excellent companionship and are even shown to boost theRead More →
The cost of nursing home care has risen so dramatically that it is now out of reach for the average American family. (Up to $80,000 a year, according to most reports.) As a result, many adult children are now caring for their elderly parents at home — which may beRead More →
As of 2013, there were more than 44 million Americans over the age of 65. By 2060, that number is expected to more than double to 90 million. With this increase in the elderly population comes a greater need for senior care. Whether it is for yourself or a lovedRead More →
There has been increasing investigations, reports, arrests, lawsuits and indictments about incidents of neglect and abuse in various care homes. Most of these cases have been exposed through hidden surveillance cameras in the homes. Due to these revelations, the family members, legislators and other concerned parties have piled pressure forRead More →
You may have noticed that the average life expectancy within the UK is increasing. This is of course due to us generally taking better care of ourselves from a health point of view as well as major advances in not only treating illnesses, but spotting any health issues earlier thanRead More →
While there is much to discuss on the subject of ideal care homes, one of the first things that you need to understand is that it is a very serious decision. The goal of this article is to help illuminate you on what it involves and some of the importantRead More →
If you are close to an elderly person who is starting to need more and more assistance to live a normal and happy life, then you will know just how demanding it can be to care for them and offer them the support and guidance that they need, particularly whenRead More →
Independent living communities can be a positive first step for seniors who cannot or no longer wish to live alone. As our loved ones begin to age, it is imperative to make their lifestyle changes as easy as possible. Many families have found that senior communities can be very beneficialRead More →
As life expectancy and the cost of long-term care continues to rise, more and more Americans are caring for elderly parents and loved ones at home. According to reliable estimates, there are more than 50 million informal caregivers who look after an adult with a disability or illness. Because theRead More →
Free from the burden of working, senior citizens residing in retirement communities now have the opportunity to pursue a relaxing lifestyle. The facilities engage them by catering to their interests by offering a wide selection of fun activities such as outdoor exercise, orchestra concerts, and arts and crafts. The purposeRead More →