Old age often requires special care. The many conditions that accompany old age may make it difficult for elderly people to care for themselves and live their daily lives on their own. Although some elderly people choose to live in a senior care facility once they become unable to care […]

Today, robots and artificial intelligence are emerging as a more common and realistic option for many industries. Whether it’s automatic chat bots that respond to you on the behalf of customer service, or a virtual assistant that helps you order products online with a quick voice command, AI has officially […]

Countless families have elderly members they have to take care of as they age. The older people get, the less able they are to handle their own care needs. Family members must work overtime to keep their older loved ones safe not only outside the home but inside as well. […]

After retirement, it can be extremely easy to fall into simple habits that keep you tied to your home. However, putting yourself out there and staying sociable at an old age is just as important at any age, and just because you’re in the elderly bracket, that doesn’t mean that […]

As the American GI generation, silent generation and baby boomer population grows older, more people are finding themselves in the caregiver role. In order for aging parents to avoid living in skilled nursing facilities, many adult children are moving them into their own homes. Taking on the role of caregiver […]

Looking after your health is important throughout your lifetime but as you reach your sixties and seventies it’s even more important to begin taking care of your health. It can seem daunting to begin changing your routine and lifestyle in your later years but most elderly people only need to […]

As you get older, the wear and tear that you have put on your body over the years can start to catch up to you. There are many seniors who start to notice that they are having greater difficulty getting around than they used to when they were younger. Fortunately, there […]

Today’s households are rarely like those seen in the 70’s and 80’s television shows many of us grew up watching. Homes with younger families usually require just first aid kits and over the counter-type medicine. But today’s “sandwich generation” of households raising kids and taking care of a senior need […]

The baby boomers were a generation of people who are known as movers and shakers. At this late stage of life, the baby boomer generation is taking the lead in establishing a new trend towards aging in place. While today’s elders are happily remaining home longer, the vast majority of […]

As we grow up, we count on our parents to take care of us and to provide for our safety. Once we reach adulthood, we often have just a few years before the shoe is on the other foot and it’s time to take care of our parents. Traditionally, families […]

Millions of older adults face the reality of needing ongoing care later in life, and a care home that offers personalized services like lodging, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living can be a saving grace for the elderly and their families. Making the decision to move into a […]