Geriatric Care Managers are specialists who help older adults and their families navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges that are difficult to manage alone.
With nearly 8 out of 10 seniors preferring to stay in their home as long as possible according to AARP, chances are...
It’s not hard to see why so many seniors prefer to stay at home as they grow older rather than relocate to a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Many experts would agree that once you hit your 40s and your parents hit their 70s, it’s time to have “the talk.”
For seniors and their adult children, the family home may be a source of comfort, safety, and happy memories, so it’s easy to understand the appeal of aging in place.
Spending your days worried about mom or dad?
Maybe Mom can no longer drive to bingo on Monday evenings and misses her friends. Or perhaps you noticed that Dad doesn’t bathe often enough, and his hygiene is suffering as a result.
Some seniors, particularly those in the early stages of dementia, may have a hard time trusting anyone other than the family member they rely on most.
More and more older people prefer to age in place, and flexible in-home care options are readily available.
Providing safe transportation is one of the first challenges many families encounter when a senior chooses to age in place.