Transitioning Home from the Hospital

Transitioning Home from the Hospital

After your elderly or disabled loved one goes to the hospital, it can be important to prepare for their transition back home. If your loved one is recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, creating a transition plan can be vital. This article will discuss how to...
Anxiety and Current Events in Seniors

Anxiety and Current Events in Seniors

Every day brings something new – confusion, wrong information, tensions, and fear. Sometimes it is hard to find the good in this crazy world which leads to anxiety. Modern Life and Anxiety The world can be a very scary place if you let it. It can be hard to...
Identifying the 5 Types of Elder Abuse

Identifying the 5 Types of Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is a very serious issue and one that affects millions of elderly individuals every year. Over 10% of the country’s senior citizens will experience some form of elder abuse each year. Elder Abuse can come from nursing home attendants, trusted caretakers,...
Moving an Aging Parent In

Moving an Aging Parent In

While moving your aging parent into your home could seem like the best way to provide care to them, there are a few questions you should ask. Taking over your aging parent’s care can be a daunting, and full-time, task. Overall, it is important to make sure that you,...

Village Life For The Elderly

Imagine picking up the phone, calling a neighbor, asking for a ride to the airport or to accompany you to a doctor’s appointment, no questions asked. Need snow shoveled? Just ask. Organizations such as the Village Movement are becoming more popular. The Village...