The burgeoning senior care market has introduced a slew of new concepts and terms that are easily confused. Many people believe, for example, that life care and continuing care...Read entire article »
For many seniors, the thought of leaving their homes to move into a retirement community is unsettling. It is widely assumed that the only other option when moving out...Read entire article »
In sailing, the technique used to move upwind (or against the wind) is called “tacking.” Although tacking is actually a combination of vector mathematics and boat design, to most...Read entire article »
What They Are A CCRC, also referred to as a life-care community, combines residential accommodations with health services. The purpose of a CCRC is to allow residents to receive...Read entire article »
I recently wrote a post on aging in place that focused on staying in one's own home as long as possible. Aging in place isn't limited to deed holders and...Read entire article »
Hiring a caregiver to come into your home or to provide additional care in a facility can be nerve-wracking. How do you know who to trust? How do you...Read entire article »
Driving safely requires a number of cognitive and physical skills. Even seniors who have impeccable driving records can encounter situations that lead to these skills being impaired. Read on...Read entire article »
I went on location this past weekend! I made my way north to one of California’s fastest growing cities, Folsom. (Yes, the town whose namesake prison solidified Johnny Cash’s rep...Read entire article »
(This is the second half in a two-part series. Read A Day in the Life of an Independent Living Resident:Part 1.)A weekend of senior living and hanging out with my...Read entire article »
Reverse mortgages understandably have their fair share of both advocates and critics. A financial tool to help seniors pay for home improvements, stay in their home, and increase their...Read entire article »
As a geriatric care manager, I frequently visit long-term care facilities. Because each facility offers a distinct setting and array of services, it is difficult to know which one...Read entire article »
This past year, my husband and I moved to a smaller home. We left our six-bedroom home of 18 years and moved to one-story living. The fact that I...Read entire article »
For years, those of us in senior move management have talked about the difficulty of downsizing one’s home, and how sorting through belongings that have accumulated over decades unleashes...Read entire article »
Twenty years ago, my grandmother sold her eight-bedroom home in Atlantic City and moved to an apartment in Philadelphia. “Take this tablecloth,” she begged, “this mirror...the china set...this crystal...”...Read entire article »
For thousands of people, moving to smaller quarters is “out there” —meaning some time in the future. But for many of us, “I’m not ready yet,” really means, “I...Read entire article »
Touring independent living or active retirement facilities can seem daunting, but keeping track of your impressions as you walk through communities will help you when making a choice later. Download...Read entire article »
The following worksheet will give you an idea of the basic differences between what staying in your home will cost versus moving into an active retirement or independent living community—based...Read entire article »
The transition of going from a senior care facility or the home to a hospital doesn’t need to be stressful. Download Gilbert Guide’s Hospital Suitcase for a list of all...Read entire article »
Make sure all caregivers, physicians and pharmacists have the same patient information by keeping track of the medications you or a loved one takes. Download our easy-to-use Medication Tracker. ...Read entire article »
Independent living communities, also known as senior housing and senior communities, are dwellings restricted to seniors, usually age 55 and older or 62 and older. Facilities do not include support...Read entire article »
Congregate care is similar to independent living. Residents of congregate care live independently, for the most part. This type of housing environment usually offers at least one communal meal per...Read entire article »
CCRCs are living communities for seniors. Most have three levels of residence: independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Each level of residence is tied to the level of care...Read entire article »
Senior housing, also known as senior communities, can cover a broad spectrum of services or housing possibilities. Although it is commonly believed that elder care only serves those who...Read entire article »
Retirement communities are dwellings restricted to seniors, usually age 55 and older or 62 and older. Facilities do not include support services or staff to address the special needs...Read entire article »
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