As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that someone in the residence must be at least 55 years old. What defines an active adult community? Active adult communities- aka [...]
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part one of our blog series “ADLs vs. IADLs,” we discussed activities of daily living (ADLs) — essential self-care tasks, like bathing [...]
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. As we age, one of the key measures of a person’s ability to live independently is how well they can manage activities of [...]
To confirm that you meet the facility’s contractual health requirements, you may need to complete a health questionnaire and undergo a medical exam before moving to a CCRC. Why do they require this…and will you pass their test?
Caring for an older adult who has mobility limits, chronic illness, or dementia can raise big questions: How can they stay connected, safe, and active … and how can family caregivers get regular, reliable breaks? Adult day services (ADS), also called adult day care, adult day health services, or adult day services centers (ADSC), are [...]
While there are many positives to committing to a person you love, seniors should also consider the legal, financial, and emotional issues that can arise from a new marriage in their Golden Years.
Planning for the cost of long-term care can be one of the toughest financial challenges many families face. Whether utilizing in-home caregivers or moving to an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, long-term care costs can add up quickly, leaving older adults and their children searching for funding solutions. For homeowners, one often-overlooked option is [...]
A serious health issue often brings difficult choices for the patient and their loved ones about treatment, comfort, and quality of life. Two terms that families frequently encounter in such situations are palliative care and hospice care. These care services can share some common goals, however palliative care and hospice care are used at different [...]
Retirement is not a single event; it is a journey that unfolds over several distinct stages. Each stage comes with unique financial considerations, lifestyle changes, and decisions that shape your long-term security and peace of mind. Understanding these stages can help you prepare, adjust, and thrive throughout retirement. Whether you are still working, preparing [...]
Within Western culture, aging is often treated as something to resist. Consider the billions spent on products and procedures designed to fight wrinkles and graying hair. The media and entertainment industry even paint growing older as a slow fade into irrelevance in many cases. But what if the story we’re being told (and sold) about [...]
