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 […]

Most adults 65 and older want to grow old in their homes. Modifications may need to be made at the house to accomplish this goal. When it comes to in-home care, most older adults receive services from unpaid family caregivers allowing them to age in place. This may not be an option for some families. […]

When looking at all the various home care options for your aging loved one, undoubtedly, costs for care comes into the equation. The national median rates for assisted living services are $4,500 monthly and $54,000 annually and are paid privately (i.e., personal finances, long-term care insurance). Services include light housekeeping, meals, socialization, and companionship, and […]

Community senior centers are an excellent place for aging adults who are relatively healthy. Unfortunately, people 65 and older have a 70% chance of needing services and support in their remaining years. Statistics also show 77 percent of adults 50 and older prefer to age in place. Considering this, know what resources are available, especially […]

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 […]

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 […]