Creating a Legacy for Your Parent
A common regret of adult children who have lost their parents is the wish that they had asked and understood more about their own family history. This is particularly true for family caregivers, whose focus on the present is necessitated by the practical concerns of getting through the day. Making time to learn more about […]
Safe Spring Cleaning for Seniors
Many remember a time when the onset of milder weather meant days of scrubbing walls and floors, washing linens and airing out the house after a long winter. While cleaning house has remained part of our culture, new products such as wipes, natural-ingredient cleaners and electrostatic dry mops and mitts make the annual […]
Mission Possible: Extraordinary Living
Mission Possible. As individuals begin their senior years, the common mistake is to assume the best years are behind. Is it really possible for live to be more fulfilling and extraordinary as one grows older? As the senior population grows, there are many options for seniors to have fulfilling, vibrant and fresh lives, filled […]
The Art of Happy Aging
Aging is not something society tends to view in a particularly positive way most of the time. But aging is a process to be celebrated as much as any other period in the full cycle of life. It is a time when we can find deep self-fulfillment and happiness. Below are a few insights […]
What is Assisted Living Placement?
How a Placement Specialist Can Assist You to Find a Home For You or Your Loved One. One of the most famous quotes by Dorothy in the 1939 film Wizard of Oz is, “There is no place like Home”. Indeed this is true for most everyone and no one looks forward to the […]
Selecting an In-Home Caregiver
So the “Aha” moment arrives. Circumstances make you realize two things. 1) I’m not as young as I used to be, and 2.) “Old age is no place for sissies” as the great Bette Davis once said. Gradually, or sometimes suddenly, it happens… we can’t keep up with household chores, we can’t […]
