Art has been found to increase the mental and physical health of seniors. There are now many programs targeted toward retirees and older seniors in particular. With the aging of the baby boomers, niche senior living communities have sprung...
Talking about care options with your aging parents can be a difficult subject to bring up. You realize that the time has come because your parents are having problems using the stairs or taking their medication properly. Bringing up...
There comes a time when many of us have living decisions to make, either for ourselves or for a loved one. If it’s a parent, living on their own may no longer be the best option. They need more...
As you grow older there may come a point where you might consider moving out of your own home into an assisted living community. Many people consider this a loss of independence; however, assisted learning communities are a great...
Chicago is home to over 2.5 million people, about 12% of whom are 65 or over. Many of the city’s senior residents stay active and independent in their own homes, but others need some help with basic daily tasks....
Aging doesn't seem as bad when you've planned for it. Once you hit 60, you should start thinking of how you will live and where you will live once you are over 65. Many seniors are investing in senior...
Have you thought about saving for senior care options? Have you started?
No one really enjoys these conversations but a recent article that shows some financial considerations for senior care options in North America is an eye opener.
Here are two in...
It can be an agonizing decision to make; however, it’s one that many of us have to ultimately face at some time in our lives. Placing your mother or father into long-term care often signals increased mental or physical...
At some point many of those with Alzheimer’s will need assisted living. Though there are many supports in place for Alzheimer patients to live on their own, as the disease progresses, the question will be whether or not it’s...
Many seniors move into a senior living community when they retire and have found that the design of the community and it's attractiveness was one of the reasons they decided to live there. Both they and their families liked...
