Old age happens. It is inevitable, and it is best faced on a multi-generational basis. The families that are most able to handle what is almost always an incredibly challenging time – Very Old Age with their seniors – are the ones that have prepared well. This preparation allows
The latest U.S. Census Bureau, Population Projections reported that in 2018, there were 52 million Americans ages 65 and older. According to the Popular Reference Bureau, there will be a 50% increase in the number of Americans 65 and older requiring some nursing care, from 1.2 million in 2017
Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement service, announced today that Long Island and Queens franchise owner and senior care advisor Mike McClernon is Dementia Care Certified®. Assisted Living Locators and Dementia Care Education, the leading Alzheimer’s/dementia education, training, and consulting organization, recently announced a partnership to raise the
One of the first things that seniors do when moving to a senior living community is a needs assessment. When a new resident joins them, the facility conducts a standard, thorough assessment designed to test elderly individuals’ physical and cognitive health. Seniors and their families often have a lot
The graying of America has been underway for some time now. Based on the latest data as reported in the Population Reference Bureau’s Population Bulletin, “Aging in the United States,” the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to