Although there are things you can do to give yourself and your family members some peace of mind, as you continue to remain in your home, loneliness and depression are things only you can take steps to minimize. Some...
Seniors want to stay in their homes longer and also be safe. One issue that should be addressed is sleeping comfortably while keeping senior safety in mind in their bedrooms. Knowing that their bedroom is safe also goes a...
Most people want to “Age in Place” as long as possible (90% according to AARP). This involves growing older in your own home or in another residence that is more adaptable to future needs. When homes are “senior friendly”...
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...
This may be a familiar scenario: the time has come for your parents to leave their huge suburban home and downsize into a smaller space, a senior care nursing home or assisted living home.
When you arrive to help them sort...
Twenty years ago, Doug and I were called to take a large load to landfill for a realtor so he could list a home. There were broken lights, broom handles, hundreds of empty margarine containers, out dated food, used...
Many people are told to “Have an estate sale” and some people are horrified at the thought of having 100s of strangers walking through the family home. Is an estate sale a good idea?
I just read about a lady...
Two things we know for sure about students and senior nursing homes:
1) Students need financial assistance 2) Senior care homes can never have enough staff
So.......why not have students live in senior nursing homes for free or reduced rent to...
At some point a loved one may no longer be able to live on their own, either due to illness or just because of age related difficulties. Assisted Care Homes or also know as assisted living facilities, care for...
Since 1996, we have been helping people with estates and things have really changed in 20 years.
It has raised many questions including, what to do with all that stuff!
We used to get up to $700 for an older, rare...
