When Aging at Home Becomes A Dangerous Decision
My elderly father is now 90 years old, and my mother is just three years behind him. They love their country home. It’s their life work. They love working in the yard and doing projects
My elderly father is now 90 years old, and my mother is just three years behind him. They love their country home. It’s their life work. They love working in the yard and doing projects
The “Next Level” Medical Alert System FACT: The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that a person 65+ that experiences a fall is not found or attended to for an average of 18 hours.
Alzheimer’s Disease Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Fortanasce, Neurologist / Alzheimer’s Expert Why is Alzheimer’s such a huge concern? Alzheimer’s disease is a big concern because this mind destroying epidemic is a growing national crisis. The toll
Assisted Living Costs – The Hidden Fees Families Should Know Assisted living costs are getting more and more expensive. In fact, the average annual increase for assisted living is about 5%. Families should know that
We all have a need to be connected to others. It’s just a fact of life. We’re all social creatures – some more than others, but our social connections keep us healthier in our minds
Will Omicron Variant Affect Your Holiday Travel Plans? The most wonderful time of the year is finally here! With the previous lockdowns and minimal social gatherings since the pandemic started, everyone’s been so eager to
Did you know that the number of elderly couples moving into Senior Living Communities has been increasing over the past several years? One of the most common misconceptions today is that Senior Living Communities are
Did you know that socialization is very important for seniors? Social support and interaction, play a very important role in our overall health, especially for the elderly. It helps seniors stay healthy physically, socially, and
Moving your elderly parents into an Assisted Living facility can be a very emotional time for your family. That’s why it is important to take time preparing and packing all the items they will need
Did you know that per CDC, over 800,000 patients each year are hospitalized because of a fall injury? At least 1 out of 4 older adults aged 65 and over fall each year. If the
The cost of long-term care is getting higher and higher every year. The average cost of Assisted Living in the U.S is $4,300 per month (Source: Genworth). Generally, Health Insurance policies, including Medicare, do not
Is it safe to move to an assisted living during covid-19? Transitioning to an Assisted Living facility requires careful planning. It can be very stressful, especially if you need to move your aging loved ones
Due to Covid-19, Senior Living Virtual Tours have been in high demand primarily due to the safety of Senior Living facility residents and its visitors. Since the virus, the world was forced into lockdown. Economies
How The Coronavirus is Changing Senior Care Now that the economy has slowly reopened, more and more families are slowly trying to get back to their normal life. But will life after the coronavirus ever
How Do Assisted Living Facilities Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic? It’s been a few months now since we first heard about the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Although, the US Centers for Disease Control
After several weeks of staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the economy is now starting to reopen in different states. Although there are many looking forward to the reopening of the economy, a good
CORONAVIRUS After the Peak of the Pandemic Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) shares what you can do to keep your Elderly Loved One Protected After the Peak. What is the New
Coronavirus has dramatically changed the way we interact with family and friends, most especially our elderly loved ones. Reducing physical isolation from the community is an effective way to protect the elderly population from
During these challenging times, families will still need assisted living during the Coronavirus for their loved ones. Here are some reminders and simple steps on what to do if your loved one needs assisted living.
What should you do if you are infected with Coronavirus? There is so much information on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but not really enough on what to do if you are infected
CORONAVIRUS How to Keep Seniors Sanitized and Feeling Good Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) shares how to keep our older loved ones sanitized, feeling good and safe from the Novel Coronavirus. Here’s
We are currently experiencing a global pandemic. Everyone is worried. One of the greatest challenges we are facing is the uncertainty about the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. No one really knows how deadly
CORONAVIRUS 5 Steps: Proper Hand Washing Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) shares what are the 5 Steps to Proper Hand Washing. Your hands can be exposed to lots of dirt, bacteria and
CORONAVIRUS Be Aware, Not Anxious Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) explains why it is important to “Be Aware, But Not Anxious” when discussing the Coronavirus. Viruses, Flu, Infections have been affecting Seniors
CORONAVIRUS Are Senior Care Facilities Prepared for the Coronavirus? Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist and Aging Expert) explains the Best Practices for Senior Care Facilities and how to deal with the Coronavirus. In
CORONAVIRUS Why Is It Affecting Seniors? Dr. Jacqueline DuPont, PhD (Gerontologist / Aging Expert) During the past few weeks, we’ve been hearing about how the Coronavirus has been affecting the senior population the most.
Coronavirus and Seniors do not go well together and it has led to the majority of initial fatalities thus far. Worldwide, the median age of people who have died was 75 years old (range
As a senior care advisor, I always get asked about the difference between Assisted Living and Memory Care. A lot of people are confused and do not completely know what type of long-term care option
Perhaps one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make will involve moving your aging parents into an assisted living community. The Assisted Living move can be a very emotional time for the family, especially
Find the most recently updated and new Senior Living Facilities in the United States. These residential homes or large communities range in services that provide Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care for our aging
What are Medical Alert Systems? Medical Alert Systems allows individuals to have protection in the comfort of their own home. They are electronic devices designed to send a signal to an Emergency Response Center at
We’ve heard the same story over, and over again – “We had to make a quick decision on where to live because we had a health crisis.” None of us do our best decision making
As your parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends face health care decisions, they may need help in Managing Medical Conditions with Medicare. Medicare can be an important factor in many of those health care decisions. It
It is important to know the common assisted living search mistakes to ensure that you find the right facility that meets your elderly loved one’s care needs. Choosing the right assisted living is crucial since it
Looking for a reliable, trustworhty and experienced caregiver for you or your aging loved one? Hiring a caregiver for the elderly requires time and thorough research to make sure that you’ll be able to find
The volunteer organization Prevent Blindness America has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month—a good time to brush up on safe and hygienic ways to store, apply, wear, and remove eye cosmetics. The
“Dad Your Driving Scares Me” If you ever wanted to choose your words wisely, it will be when you try to encourage a parent to give up the car keys. Just think about it. What if you
My grandma, Angelina, has a special place in my heart. She’s always been there to support, love and guide me ever since I was born. I love her very much. 7 years ago, my grandma,
Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community or Residential Care Home is one of the most important, yet difficult decisions you have to make for your loved one. There can be ten to hundreds of
If you’re like many families, it’s a little hard to know what’s going on with each family member, especially if you live miles away. When your family has aging parents, it might be time
My father is now 80 years old, and my mother is just three years behind him. They love their country home. It’s their life work. They love working in the yard and doing projects in
Seniors need more calcium and a well-balanced diet, but many times, especially during an illness, our problem is trying to just getting them to eat anything. As we age, our sweet taste buds remain the
Getting enough fluids is a big problem for majority of seniors and the results have numerous negative affects on their health and well-being. If you're caring for an older loved one, you need to be
The older we get, the more likely it is that we’ll need to find a different place to live. It’s a hard thing to even think about. It’s much harder when it involves your own
Most changes in our lives and the lives of our aging loved ones are gradual. If we see each other often, we might not recognize that mom or dad are declining in abilities and having
During our young lives and well through our middle years, what we think about most often is the future. After all, we expect we’ll have a great deal of time to look forward to. For
I love watching my parents visit with the great grandkids. They have a special connection with each one of my nine grandkids. One of them can walk through their door, and it’s like Christmas morning
Caregiving is a personal gift we give to those we love. Our relationship with the one we are caring for can be complicated by the past hurts we still hang on to. Why do we
We all need our friends. Not just in the good times, but also in the stressful times. They are our outlet. They give us a fresh perspective on life. Our visits help us to focus
Elder Abuse Introduction Abuse of elders in a care facility happens more often than we know. The victims are often too scared, or too frail to let us know what is happening to them. We
Caring for a loved one with dementia may be taxing, stressful and unpredictable. Perhaps the worst thing is not knowing what to expect. Will it be a good day, or will it be “one of
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) is a state administered insurance program that provides long term care for Arizona residents. The state and county contribute to Federal Medicaid money, which forms a hybrid program that
Did you know that life expectancy has been increasing continuously? With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 daily, more and more Americans are faced with difficult and expensive decisions regarding care options for themselves or their
Approximately 35 percent of Americans over the age of 65 do not have a pension plan and live entirely on Social Security. Some people do have a small pension, but they may not have enough
Dementia is a thief. It can rob a person of so many important aspects of life. The ability to remember what just happened can cause many sufferers to stop connecting. They become afraid of saying
Even a few decades ago, medical teams believed that people with Alzheimer’s Disease were beyond all hope. These people were often doomed to spend their lives sitting in wheelchairs or lying in bed until their
Prolonged pressure on the body that causes damage to the skin and underlying tissues is called a bedsore, pressure ulcer, decubitus ulcer or pressure sore. These ulcers tend to occur most frequently over bony prominences,
There will come a time when one or both of your aging parents will no longer be able to care for themselves or live on their own. When this time comes, your family will need
No one goes through life without feeling lonely from time to time, but the feeling passes and we get on with our lives. It’s not that easy for many older people. Loneliness can affect every
Losing a loved one has got to be the most difficult time that anyone can go through. The loss of a child or a spouse can devastate the strongest of people. If you’re caring for
We’re all learning the frightening statistics on developing dementia, especially Alzheimer’s. Once we reach that 65th birthday, our chances of becoming one of those statistics begin to rise. Perhaps you or a loved one is
There are several senior housing facilities available for seniors who want to remain active and independent. Active retirement communities and assisted living facilities are two of the most popular senior housing options that are designed
Active Retirement Communities are senior housing communities targeted towards mature adults ages 55 years and older. Active Retirement Communities are also known as 55+ communities that provide residents with maintenance-free living and a wide range
As a journalist, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of seniors. Unlike younger generations, our elders went into adulthood knowing that life would take work. They didn’t expect a handout
Retirement Planning is so critical to a lot of people. According to Erwin and Kate Allado, owners of SeniorCareHomes.com, one of the questions they get from their clients is about retirement living. The husband and
Love is an essential ingredient in all our lives. It’s what we thrive on, depend on, and live for. What melts your heart, might not melt mine because all of us have our own love
The costs of placing an elderly loved one in assisted living can be very expensive. Typically, Assisted Living facilities and communities are private pay. If you have been paying for assisted living for quite sometime
The stress of caring can be costly. Did you know caregivers are at a higher risk of dying, even before the ones they are caring for? Many times, the primary caregiver believes it is their
The average age of our country’s population is growing older by the minute, and with that growth is an ever increasing amount of people diagnosed with dementia. Those who make it past the 80 year
Retirement communities are designed for seniors aged 55 and over. It can provide a place for seniors to remain active and independent while not having to worry about the maintenance and upkeep of their own
When I was in my late 40’s, I took a tumble off the porch steps. I was carrying a box and trying not to step on my little white dog. That fall severely sprang both
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Time of Your Life: Toast To The Holidays- Then and Now Time of Your Life is UCI Mind’s biggest fundraising event for 2013. This Fundraising Gala is the premiere event supporting Alzheimer’s Research at UCI
Join The fight against Alzheimer’s Disease & Tee-off on March 11, 2013 Tee off in the fight against Alzheimer’s by joining the Orange County Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association’s Golf Fundraising Event- The Crean Golf
An Affair To Remember: Nautical-Themed Adventure Gala The Orange County Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association is having their Annual An Affair to Remember Gala on May 4, 2013. This will be a Nautical-Themed adventure which
Retirement Housing Community is a senior housing facility designed for older adults who are generally able to care for themselves on a daily basis. This type of senior housing communities are geared towards seniors who
Independent Living is a housing arrangement meant for seniors ages 55 and over. It provides older adults with a comfortable homelike environment designed to keep them healthy, socially active, and safe. Independent living
It is important for seniors to stay active and engaged in order to maintain their physical and mental health, ward off cognitive decline and preserve their quality of life. Expressive therapies, such as music therapy,
Updated: May 2024 The cost of Assisted Living can be very expensive. The average Assisted Living fee in the U.S is about $4,500 per month (source: Genworth 2021). However, it can be lower ($3,500/month –
Music makes us remember. A song can take us back to the first time we heard it – who we were with, how it made us feel, and all the dreams we had in that
Moving an aging parent into your home may occur out of love or out of need. You may have pledged to never move them into an assisted living facility, promised your father that you would
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate a new love or a love that has endured for decades. Whether you have been with your sweetheart for five years or more than fifty years, this
Last Updated: Jan 26, 2023 Assisted Living is a type of senior care provided in a non-medical facility that is licensed to provide services, supervision and assistance to seniors. It is suited for Seniors who
Maintaining an active social life can become more difficult as we age. But did you know that staying social is a
Being a Family caregiver for your aging loved is not easy. It can be very stressful and challenging but very rewarding. Most of the time, family caregivers feel the need to cancel plans, put off
Updated: Sept 18, 2024 The cost of assisted living for Veterans seeking long term care can be very expensive without insurance. As a solution, the Veterans Administration (VA) offers a special pension which can help
No matter how busy everyone is, the holiday season always brings families together. It is a perfect time to catch up and spend quality time with your loved ones. It also provides a great opportunity
The prevention of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely important because we cannot regain memories. Memories are forever erased from our brains once Alzheimer’s disease takes hold in the brain. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s
As a neurologist, I’ve reviewed the latest, reliable research literature available. I’ve read up on every aspect of Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve studied the published opinions of a variety of experts, including psychiatrists, epidemiologists, geriatric experts,
If you are family caregiver for a senior loved one, you already know how difficult it can be to approach seniors with concerns about their health, safety and ability to care for themselves. Unfortunately, the
When someone has Alzheimer’s disease, nerve cells and vital chemicals in the brain are lost over time. This occurs in parts of the brain that are vital to memory and other mental processes.
Do you have an aging loved one that needs assistance or supervision during the day while you’re at work, in school or doing errands? If you do, an adult day care might be a good
Providing constant care for a senior, terminally or chronically ill family member, or a disabled friend is a generous and loving act, but it can also be stressful, tiring, overwhelming, time consuming, financially challenging and
Most people hold on to objects with sentimental value as it reminds them of special times in their lives. However, some people, especially seniors, enjoy accumulating things and have difficulty getting rid of items that
What is Hospice Care? Hospice care is a program that provides care and assistance to patients and their loved ones when the patient’s illness does not respond to, or has stopped responding to, medical treatments
Updated: December 16, 2024 Assisted living is often the best choice for your loved ones who do not have any serious medical conditions. Assisted Living facilities allow seniors to maintain as much independence and privacy
Losing your independence is scary and frustrating, which is why some seniors have hesitations when it comes to receiving additional assistance or moving into an assisted living facility. When elderly parents refuse help, it
September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Worldwide, 35 million people and their families are affected by dementia. Join the Alzheimer’s Association by raising awareness, reducing stigma and sharing your story. Together, we can help end Alzheimer’s
Financial elder abuse is the fastest growing problem that seniors are encountering today. In fact, elder financial abuse is one of the top 3 most common types of elder abuse. To best learn how to
You have insured your homes, health, cars and have carefully planned your savings and your investments. But all of these could be wasted if you or your spouse needed long term care. In This
Planning for long term care is an easy thing to put off. Maybe you think its might be too early or maybe you just don’t want to think about it. If you suffer a major
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Standing Strong By Sheldon S. Zinberg, MD, Hal Nelson, PT, and Michael Merino, MBA In May 2008, a telephonic survey to assess the rates of self-reported falls, both with and without fractures, was initiated
While patients with different chronic diseases share deficits in functionality, these shared disabilities are often more prevalent and more pronounced in some disorders than in others. Additionally, many chronic diseases are associated with specific disabilities
Moving to an assisted living facility comes with many perks, including assistance with day-to-day tasks, increased safety and security, and the opportunity to socialize with other seniors, which is very important in helping seniors stay
ORANGE COUNTY EXPERTS IN SENIOR CARE ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF “A WILD NIGHT AT THE COPACABANA” GALA FOR OC’s ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – As part of its continued effort to be an
The decision to move your aging parent into an assisted living facility is never an easy choice. It may be the best care option available, but sometimes you can’t help avoid feeling guilty and worried
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A Wild Night at the Copacabana: An Affair to Remember Gala Explore the exotic escape of Rancho Las Lomas and enjoy an evening of live entertainment gourmet dining, and exciting auctions. Located in Silverado Canyon,
The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $347 million for the cause.The Memory
As more and more Boomers are being faced with decisions and choices about care for mom and dad, one thing is certain. What should I be looking for in a Senior Care Facility? With the
Once you have chosen a caregiver for your senior loved one, part of establishing a positive working relationship and ensuring that an appropriate, consistent level of care is given is to ensure that expectations are
Alzheimer’s is one of the top leading cause of death in the U.S today that’s why more and more people are trying to understand what Alzheimer’s Disease is all about. However, some people get confused
Are you at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease? Are you at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? Here are some hints if you are in trouble. In This Alzheimer’s Disease Article: What is Alzheimer’s Disease Common
When helping a senior manage his or her finances, it is important to understand the different types of benefits and programs a senior may qualify for. Determining eligibility for Social Security benefits, Medicaid, Supplemental Security
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Tee off in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease Tee off in the fight against Alzheimer’s with this annual Golf Tournament at the Santa Ana Country Club. Built in 1901, Santa Ana is one of the
Aging in place is a term used to describe the ability of seniors to live in their own home or in the residence of their choice as they age. In this Aging in Place