Nursing homes are facilities where elderly or disabled individuals receive care when their families can't provide it. But do they really get the care they deserve?
Being home to almost thousands of older adults, at times, they are the breeding...
1. Within reason, bring what is important to them. If they want to bring something instead of saying “NO” ask them why they want to bring it.
One man wanted to bring his sofa to one room in a retirement residence....
Staying safe in your home is very important. It is easy to become complacent in an environment that you are used to and familiar with, but the reality is around one in three adults over 65 who live at...
Kids are priceless, most people with children would agree despite any kind of agonizing drama that one may experience over the years.
So how priceless are they? And why might a senior feel that their daughter(s) are worth more.
Well, it's...
In today's digital age, reviews are vital in shaping consumer choices. With the advent of platforms that allow for user-generated content, everyone, including retirees, can share their perspectives. Retirement, contrary to some beliefs, doesn't mean an end to active...
University education is a key step in the journey to fully-fledged adulthood, and something of a rite of passage for students – particularly over the last 40 years, as higher education has further cemented itself as an equitable opportunity...
Having retired abroad almost a decade ago, we can attest to the many benefits of retiring in another country, from lower living costs to better weather to less stress. But many people fear retiring abroad because they believe four...
When it's finally time for retirement, you won't be making the income that you once made. It's important to sit down and really look at your finances to ensure your comfort. Here are 4 financial steps to take once...
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...
The kids have flown the coop, you’ve entered into the Golden Years of retirement, had a health scare or other major life change and are now considering downsizing. The question is, do you want a house, condo or apartment?
There...
