Growing old isn’t always easy, but having the right help in your life can simplify things. Even if you don’t have family members in your life to assist you, you don’t have to do everything alone. Here are four steps you can take to find better care so you can live your best life in your senior years. Learn about all your options. It’s easy to follow the same routine day in and day out, even if that routine is no longer working for you.…
Read More »If you are providing Alzheimer’s care to a loved one in your home, you will need to learn how to reduce his or her risk for developing bedsores, or decubitus ulcers. People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are cognitively impaired and may not have the ability to take care of their skin in ways necessary to prevent skin breakdown. Here are three ways to reduce your loved one’s risk for bedsores.…
Read More »If you’ve recently been tasked with finding your parent an assisted living arrangement once he or she can no longer safely or comfortably live alone, you may be wondering where to begin. While there’s no shortage of assisted living facilities in just about every part of the country, paying for this care can be another matter entirely – and for those who are already retired and on a fixed income, there simply may not be enough extra cash to rent an assisted living apartment or pay the mortgage on a townhouse or condominium.…
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