Senior Care: Imagine this...You are taking care of your elderly loved one and realize they haven’t taken a bath in a few days. Or maybe, you came over to their house and realized it was a bit messier than usual.
Study finds the cost of a typical residential care home stay around the UK to range from 18% to 56% of average house values
In Hampton Roads and across the country there are resources for all seniors with dementia.
I read something today, that I’d read a hundred times before, but this time it brought tears to my eyes: “Jesus said to them, ‘I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.'” (Luke 22:15) Two words caught me off guard and elicited a deep emotional response: Eagerly desired. There’s such …
7 WAYS TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED SENIOR CARESeniors make up more than 13 percent of the United States population (43 million people), according to the Census Bureau. That number is growing every year as a result of to the baby boomer generation. More than half of the baby boomers living in the country—around 76 million of them—are not classified as seniors yet, so it’s crucial that they become more aware of the many facets of senior careFor centuries, seniors have been taken…
Alyssa explains the impact of being moved between more than 20 residential homes
Assisted living vs. memory care. What's the difference and which one is right for you? Learn more about these senior housing options.
Q&A: Changes in Fair Deal rules should help end the blight of vacant homes
The holidays are meant to be a time for celebration. But for adult children who travel to visit their elderly parents, the holidays are also a practical time to check on mom and dad’s health and look for signs that your aging parents may need help. It’s important to get together with your siblings and make sure mom and dad are well taken care of. Here are some things to look out for when visiting elderly family members this holiday season: Does mom…
Good landscape design will enhance your home, reduce your work, and provide what you need in the public, private and service areas of your home. Good design in the public areas should look good all year, call attention to the front door and provide easy access to the home. Well-designed private areas provide a retreat where homeowners can rest, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Private areas can be creative, easy and fun and laced with color, art, water, birds and butterflies or play…