Kitchen Safety for Seniors
The kitchen can best be understood as the heart of the home. It is oftentimes where memories begin and gatherings are fueled. It is utilized many times daily and fulfills some of our most basic needs. But it also poses many hazards—hazards that increase in prevalence...
3 Indicators of Care Needs for Seniors
In our experience, most families start professional care for an elderly loved one because of an unexpected injury, illness, or medical condition that threatens the safety of an independent lifestyle. Yet other factors are frequently overlooked. They are discreet, and...
Long Term Care Insurance for Home Care
The passage of time is accompanied by many positives: increased knowledge, greater wisdom, and a more complete perspective on life. Unfortunately, it also has its negatives. Of the most prevalent are declining physical abilities that make daily life a more burdensome...
Private Caregivers: Good idea or risk?
“Wouldn’t it be less expensive to hire a private caregiver?” This, a valid question, is one that we are often asked during the initial inquiry phase. Having to pay for the care of a loved one is, at first, a foreign concept and many decision makers unconsciously...
