Most older adults want to stay in their homes and communities as they age, rather than go to a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Aging
The Basic Questions of Life Care Planning, Answered
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. When your loved one is diagnosed with a medical condition or critically injured, it takes a toll on them and you. Life care planning can help you evaluate the available medical treatment options, plan your finances, and more. This…
Rights of Nursing Home Residents You Need To Know
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. In the United States, there are over 7 million assisted living facilities. These facilities provide various services and accommodations to seniors who need help with daily activities, such as bathing and dressing. Unfortunately, even in well-run assisted living facilities,…
These Factors Predict Who’ll Live 2, 5, or 10 More Years
New research identifies the top factors that predict longevity in older people.
New research identifies the top factors that predict longevity in older people.
Retirement Gifts for Parents and Grandparents
— Grandparents are always a joy to have in the family, and they often bring a unique perspective to celebrations. Whether it’s their love of cooking or their knack for remembering favorite childhood memories, there’s always something special about a grandparent’s contribution to family gatherings. In addition to traditional gifts like jewelry and flowers, consider…
Aging and Wistfulness
Remembering the paths not taken.
Remembering the paths not taken.
How to Handle Health Issues in Your 60s
— Getting older is one of the unavoidable things about life. While we should all appreciate getting more years on Earth, most of us look at the negative impacts of aging. It gets harder to do the activities we love to do. Playing basketball and running a marathon is a lot harder after you reach…
When a Loved One Dies at a Nursing Home, Families Face Mazes and Mirages in Search for Answers
Long-term care experts who created a national report say consumers need full information about nursing homes, how they treat residents, how they make money and how they are regulated by state and federal authorities.
Long-term care experts who created a national report say consumers need full information about nursing homes, how they treat residents, how they make money and how they are regulated by state and federal authorities.
3 Observations About Middle-Aged Men
A woman’s take on what they may want.
A woman’s take on what they want.
Why In-Home Care Is The Preferred Option for Seniors Nowadays
— If you have an elderly to care for at home, you should not be unfamiliar with the dilemma that is – should you be sending him/her to a residential care facility, or is going down the home-care route system a better option? Understandably, home care is always the first choice for most older adults.…
Elder Abuse and How to Recognize It?
— After a certain age, individuals become more physically and mentally frail due to the growing age. They may not be able to take care of themselves or fight back when abused. Elder abuse may be of different types. It does not only include physical, mental, or sexual harm inflicted on an elder adult but…
What is Your Mental Time Horizon?
Time is both an enemy and a friend.
Time is both an enemy and a friend.
Life is a Series of Close Calls
Looking back as you get older.
Looking back as you get older.
How Men Can Overcome a Midlife Crisis
— Getting older is something that happens to all of us if we are lucky. Why, then, is it so difficult to cope with and accept this reality of life? Men especially get a bad reputation for their attempts to hang on to their youth when they reach 40 years old. This is deemed a…
The Midlife Crisis
Coming face to face with mortality
Coming face to face with mortality
Ways to Retire Early
— How can I retire early? If you’re like most people, this question has probably crossed your mind more than once. After all, being able to wake up when you want and spend your days doing your favorite activities sounds like a dream come true. However, as exciting as this may sound, being able to…