Senior Care

What is aging in place? Here, we'll look at some expert definitions of the term, cover some considerations for aging in place and detail the in-home care services older adults…

Memory care facilities offer 24-hour assistance and deliver more comprehensive, personalized care than most other forms of senior living. Larger residential care communities — those offering multiple levels of care…

As seniors age, they may struggle with many aspects of daily life. These struggles can present themselves in many ways, and oftentimes seniors feel frustrated with their newfound impairments. In…

Medications are a critical part of maintaining a high-quality life for many seniors. Seniors may take multiple medications for their chronic (expected to last a long time) or acute (sudden onset) conditions. They may…

Senior care is a broad term used to describe a variety of specialized services and supports designed to assist elderly individuals (usually defined as those aged 65 and older) with their…

Respite care provides temporary support for families who care for a loved one. Some services offer in-home caregiver visits, while others offer stays at assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Respite care stays vary in length, from…

A nursing home is a residence for seniors who don't need ongoing medical care like in a hospital or skilled nursing facility but can't live independently because they need help available at…

Senior independent living communities are full-service accommodations for elderly individuals who want to live on their own with minimal upkeep. Although these facilities are marketed toward healthy and mobile seniors enough to…

Recent estimates suggest that half of all adults over the age of 85 years likely have some form of dementia, though it's common for the disease to go undiagnosed. Despite a high…

Every day, individuals need to do certain tasks in order to stay safe, clean, and healthy. These tasks are referred to as the activities of daily living (ADLs). This guide covers…

The aging process can be difficult and complex. In addition to the usual symptoms associated with getting older, many seniors suffer from serious medical conditions which, if left untreated, may…

The process of working through care options for seniors is often overwhelming for families. It may be difficult to know what the best choices are. It may be especially stressful…