My sincere thank you to the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve our country. I firmly believe that our Veterans deserve the best, especially once they reach their vintage years. With Veterans Day just around the corner (November 11), I thought I would talk about how the Veterans Affairs (VA) …
When an elderly loved one’s care needs exceed what their family can provide, placement into a Senior Living community is a prudent move to ensure that the person’s care requirements are met on an ongoing basis. However, a critical aspect of placement that families and other placement services sometimes overlook is considering care options that …
Move Before Winter! You might be looking at this winter picture and think that cold and unpredictable weather is way off. The fact of the matter, though, is that in the Northeast September is the last month of the year when we will generally have warmer and (typically) dry weather. After that, cold, wet, and …
Change can be difficult under almost any circumstances. However, change that involves uprooting oneself to move into a new home can trigger a wave of different emotions. Fear, anxiety, excitement, hope – all of these feelings and more can rush to the surface as you start a new life in fresh surroundings. For older adults …
Many families choose to look after an elderly loved one when they need assistance. Providing care is a wonderful way of paying back everything our parents or grandparents have done for them. However, as people age, they become increasingly reliant on us for support with what is known as the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). …
