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 […]

At some point in people’s lives, they must decide whether to stay home or look into senior housing. As many as 77% of adults 50 and older want to age in their homes, yet 70% of older adults will need support in their homes. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and people age at different rates. There […]

Talking to an aging parent about driving can be a difficult conversation. Most drivers love the independence driving brings, so giving up that freedom is difficult to accept. Plus, most adults think they are safe drivers; they have lots of driving experience and wear seat belts. Unfortunately, driving may be less safe for seniors because […]

Many people in the United States drive a car. Driving is a privilege and gives a sense of freedom. Many older adults depend on driving to maintain their independence and allow them to get to various events and appointments, including medical appointments. Unfortunately, a person can develop physical or cognitive challenges that affect their driving […]

There comes a point in most people’s lives when they think of moving. As people get older, they may want to move for several reasons. For some, the upkeep of their current home can become overwhelming. For others, they may choose to live closer to their family. Moving is a complex decision because figuring out […]

We are in the holiday season. The season when people spend time with their family and friends. It is a time to celebrate traditions. It is also the time of year when you realize that your aging loved one may not be doing as great as they said they were. You notice changes in someone, […]