Tag: advice


10 Ways to Support an Aging Loved One

12

Feb 2018

10 Ways to Support an Aging Loved One

Do you have an aging friend or family member who needs your support? Do you ever find it challenging to show your support in the right way at the right time? You’re not alone! Many people find it difficult to know how to best support an aging loved one in a way that means the most to them. It’s important to consider their personality and...

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Smart Ways to Minimize the Cost of your Senior Living Search

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Nov 2017

Smart Ways to Minimize the Cost of your Senior Living Search

For many, the cost of long-term care is staggering. On a fixed income it can be hard to imagine how you will find a top quality retirement community at a cost you can sustain for the rest of your life. The good news is there are several things you can do to put yourself at the best advantage moving forward. When it comes to searching...

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5 Ways to Maintain a Relationship When Your Spouse is in Personal Care

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Oct 2017

5 Ways to Maintain a Relationship When Your Spouse is in Personal Care

On many occasions a spouse is widowed when the time comes for him or her to move into a personal care facility. In other instances a married couple will choose to move into an independent living apartment together. However, there are some scenarios in which a married couple needs to be separate, as one spouse moves into a personal care or senior memory care facility...

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Woman with mouth covered

12

Jul 2017

7 Things Not to Say to Someone Living in a Retirement Community

When you visit a friend or loved one who has recently moved into a retirement community, you may wonder what you should say to start conversation about their adjustment to their new living environment. There are a ton of things you can and should say to offer encouragement and show them you care. Be sure to ask them about their favorite activities, or maybe they...

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Latin senior lady having fun,enjoying,laying down and having her picture taken in her first snow of her life at age 74

09

Jan 2017

6 Tips for Improving Senior Safety in Winter

6 Tips for Improving Senior Safety in Winter The winter months bring the added challenge of cold weather, snow and ice. Especially for seniors, this can pose a dangerous threat to their health and well-being if proper precautions are not taken. If you or someone you know if at a higher risk for falls or ill-health during the winter months, take a look at these...

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Senior couple with family by Christmas tree - three generations

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Nov 2016

4 Ways to Bring Family Together for the Holidays – Even When You’re Miles Apart

As families grow and evolve, sometimes people move to a different state or even a different country. With an aging parent, the miles between you can feel especially wide during the holiday season. Despite your best efforts to come home for the holidays, it might just not be feasible due to work, health, finances or another commitment. If you find yourself in a similar situation...

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