Geriatric Care Managers: “Professional Relatives” to Coordinate Care

In last week’s blog post, I discussed the steps you and your family can take in advance of a healthcare emergency to reduce some of the stress of a difficult situation—what’s referred to as “pre-crisis planning.” From exploring assisted living facilities in your area to working with an experienced financial advisor to prepare your assets, [...]

By |2024-08-22T09:00:03-04:00November 13th, 2017|

Will a CCRC Move Me to Assisted Living Too Soon?

I enjoy receiving comments and feedback from people who read our blog and use the myLifeSite tools; they offer so many valuable insights into the senior living decision process. I recently got an email from a myLifeSite reader who told me that she and her husband are fully committed to moving to a continuing care [...]

By |2023-12-23T16:41:03-05:00October 30th, 2017|

A Low-Wage Paradox for Senior Care and Caregivers

According to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June, the healthcare sector added 37,000 jobs. As the country’s population grows older, the need for more employees in the healthcare services and senior care field, including what’s referred to as “direct care” workers–like home health aides, personal care aides, and [...]

By |2023-08-02T16:54:20-04:00July 17th, 2017|

Working Toward Equal Access in LGBT Senior Living

From legal reform to well-organized advocacy groups, the U.S. is generally becoming a more tolerant place for members of the LGBT community. And as the number of openly LGBT seniors continues to grow, more and more senior living communities are looking for ways to welcome them with open arms.

By |2024-03-06T22:20:16-05:00September 15th, 2016|

Avoid This Mistake When Comparing Retirement Communities

As you are looking at the side-by-side costs of retirement communities, you must ensure you are making an apples-to-apples comparison about what services are and are not included in the pricing so that you may draw a fully informed conclusion about which senior living option is right for you.

By |2023-10-23T12:43:07-04:00July 26th, 2016|
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