Most seniors want to age in place, allowing them to retain high control in a familiar environment. Plus, some older adults value remaining close to their possessions. When you think about it, people spend decades acquiring various objects; some hold sentimental value, so departing with them is difficult. Aging in place allows them happiness with […]

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 […]

Speech Therapists do more than help people with a speech impediment. Yes, they help people who stutter or slur their words. They also work with people who do not speak clearly because of a medical condition (i.e., stroke, ALS, hearing loss, or something else). They work with people to communicate clearly and easily or give […]

One of the biggest misconceptions is that people must use the home health provider, palliative care provider, or hospice provider assigned by the case manager or social worker.  That is not true. The law allows people to have choices.  How does one get home health? To obtain home health services, a person must qualify and […]