Living situations can become complicated as people age. There are many different living options as they go through the stages of aging. One option is to move into a senior living community that offers independent and assisted living services. Occasionally, a resident may need more care than an assisted living community provides and will consider […]

When bringing in a caregiver, you must prepare your home. Preparing your home applies wherever you live: apartment, house, or senior housing community. Bringing in a stranger as a caregiver, whether it be part-time or full-time, can bring on anxiety and a loss of privacy. Plus, there is a disruption in the household routines. Preparing […]

As a person ages and develops physical or cognitive issues, they need more care. The majority of people 65 and older want to age in their homes. They do not want to go to a nursing home. Family members often cannot provide 24/7 care, so they must seek other help methods. Finding a qualified caregiver […]

Paying for caregivers for a loved one because they develop health or mobility issues is expensive. Seventy-seven percent of adults 50 or older prefer to stay home as they age. The problem is that staying home with a caregiver may not be financially feasible, and moving to a facility is expensive too. The caregiver’s cost […]

There is an old saying, “Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” That is true. There are five stages to aging, and resources are available for each phase. The big question is, what are the top required services for seniors? Looking at this list, all seem manageable; until considering costs. Only some things are […]

When the time comes to bring a caregiver into a home, it can bring on anxiety, plus more. There are personality and trust issues since the caregiver is a stranger. Everyone wants the best, but figuring it out is overwhelming. In addition, finding the right caregiver can feel paralyzing since you need to figure out […]