Many people confuse assisted living with nursing home care. While many assisted living facilities offer on-site medical care or a continuum of care, they are not the same as nursing home care. Assisted living focuses on seniors who may need a little assistance but are still actively independent. But how do you know when it is right to move to assisted living? The answ
- People talk about how they don't like that families would put loved ones in nursing homes, but those families know better; sometimes people need care that families can't provide. And many people purposely move themselves into these facilities because they know they'll get the care and attention they need. If you're trying to find a place for yourself or a loved one, y
- Aging can be a difficult process. Senior citizens who would prefer to remain in their own homes often find that they just aren't able to provide themselves with the level of care required for good health. There are options available to these individuals, including moving into an assisted living facility. These facilities cater to the needs of the elderly in a wa
- As you age, you may develop age-related conditions like memory loss or loss of physical strength. Hence, you may experience difficulty performing daily tasks and require special care. Unfortunately, finding senior home care services can be overwhelming, and you may not know which one to choose. While senior care facilities are a good option, consider senior in-home ca
- Many elderly diabetics can manage their disease independently, however, if your loved one is unable to participate in their diabetic care because of severe diabetes complications or as a result of mobility or cognitive deficits, then they may benefit from diabetic care from a senior home health care provider. Here are some things a senior home health care provider can