October 22, 20216 Steps Before Moving a Loved One Into an Assisted Living FacilityAssisted living communities provide vital care and peace of mind for your aging parents. Determining the suitable facility “fit” for your loved one is a journey requiring matching their needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations. Research and preparation yield…
September 17, 2021Options for Financing Assisted LivingCosts for assisted living can range from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or more…
August 13, 2021The Smart Personal Assistant Has Exploded in PopularityThe popularity of the smart personal assistant has gained serious traction. In 2020, the technology-research firm Canalys predicted 100 million smart speakers (smart personal assistants) would be installed worldwide and also estimates the number of smart assistant compatible devices would…
June 4, 2021Did You Know Most Electronic Devices Can Be Hacked?The senior population’s exposure to being hacked is increased every time an electronic device is connected to the internet. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making our homes and personal…
April 9, 2021Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions Eased by CMS and CDCIn conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conclude that the dramatic slowdown of COVID-19 infections and deaths along with the US vaccination program permits the easing of visitation guideline…
March 19, 2021How to Care for Aging ParentsNo matter how hard you try, aging is something you cannot escape and it affects all family systems. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that…
February 12, 2021Americans 65+ Having Trouble Meeting Basic NeedsIt is nothing short of a national tragedy that 45 percent of aging Americans are not making it financially to meet their most basic needs. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt to…
January 22, 2021The Future Collapsing of Long-term Care Health InsuranceThe demand for long-term care far outnumbers an affordable or even existing supply. Routine estimates predict that about 50 percent of older adults will require long-term care at some stage of their lives. If you are an adult 65 or…
December 28, 2020New COVID-19 Dashboard on AARP for Nursing Homes and SeniorsAs COVID-19 has continued its rampant spread among nursing home residents and staff, valuable and accurate data pinpointing areas of concern is often rife with haphazard data collection providing skewed information. The most recent Kaiser Family Foundation data analysis indicates…
December 21, 2020Helping seniors Social Distance While Trying to Avoid LonelinessThe medically recommended protocols for social distancing and government mandates that restrict large gatherings of Americans are minimizing our abilities to interact with each other. This isolation holds especially true for those seniors who live alone or in long term…
