To help adult children of older adults know what to say to aging parents about long term care issues, the following scenarios are most common topics that adult children worry about. Home Instead Senior Care research conducted surveys and in-depth studies in the U.S. on … Continue reading →

What is the Green House Model in Elder Care? Traditional senior living options like assisted living and nursing home facilities are institutions that provide basic care, but don’t necessarily cater improving the quality of life for our aging and their living arrangements. The Green House … Continue reading →

Very few people have the time to prepare for being a primary caregiver. When an elderly family member becomes ill, they will often require some help from a caregiver. Being a caregiver is not an easy thing to do. While the following things can help … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. But I Just CAN’T Give Up My Keys This is Part 3 of a 3 part series addressing the … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Visiting aging loved ones is not a time that any of us want to be thinking about making decisions … Continue reading →

Q – Why do seniors suffer elder abuse in silence? A – While to outsiders, it may seem like there’s an easy answer for those who suffer from elder abuse; don’t put up with it! But for seniors who are victims of elder abuse, scenarios … Continue reading →

The top ten list was designed by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging for families to spot if the downturn in the economy is impacting your aging senior.  If you’re a family caregiver, ask yourself the following questions: 1. Is their house too … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Carol’s Notes: Most of us love gardens, whether they grow flowers, vegetables or plants. Working in the garden is … Continue reading →

EXTENDING YOUR SAFE DRIVING CAREER With each passing year, each of us knows that the day is coming when we will lose some of our personal independence. Driving an automobile is one of the most important privileges of being an independent adult.  And it is … Continue reading →

Carol’s Notes:  Skin hunger is a sad, growing epidemic in our society. Unfortunately, it’s an emotional response that is developed by a lack of touch. Sadly, our elderly and disabled are at the greatest risk. This is because they tend to live in isolated homes … Continue reading →