Free referral source for families who need advice about senior care and assisted living
Some senior communities have been compared to cruise ships with elegant décor and all the amenities a senior needs within a comfortable walking distance. In fact, some seniors with well-planned retirement funds have taken the concept quite literally by cruising through their later years: Rosemarie Roberts, who lived for about 12 years on the Royal… Read more »
As if arranging for assisted living isn’t challenging enough, navigating the options and finding ways to afford it can be even more challenging and emotionally taxing. It can become all the more difficult if the senior needing care requires specialized nursing, memory care, or other assisted living support. At Adult Care Advisors, we recommend that… Read more »
This article will look at tips and financial considerations for anyone dealing with aging parents and adult children at the same time. Are you “sandwiched” financially and emotionally between an aging parent and an adult child? According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans in their 40s and 50s have a parent aged 65… Read more »
When we prepare an Advance Directive, we are saying to those we love how we prefer to be treated when we can no longer speak for ourselves. It’s a gift to those we leave behind to know what they should do to best meet our wishes. To fully understand how advanced directives works for you,
Some of us look forward to the ritual of spring cleaning and the senior you know in nursing care may well enjoy it too. Spring cleaning helps us transition to the warmer months and longer days. Making the most of the nice weather can bring a little spring in anyone’s step. Tasks that are done… Read more »
Spring is a special time of year for everyone – the leaves are coming out, flowers are blooming, and the days get longer and warmer. There is no age limit on enjoying spring! We all look forward to spring and it’s a great reason to spend some time with a senior you care about. At
When a senior and their family are facing the possibility of transitioning to an assisted living community, there can be many reactions – both from the senior and from the various family members who care for the elderly person. If possible, giving the situation some time will help because with time, people can work through… Read more »
When kids visit the elderly in assisted living communities, it can bring a breath of fresh air for the residents. Because kids are generally full of energy, often a bit noisy, and definitely curious, it is important to appreciate the reality of the situation and have a ‘game plan’. At Adult Care Advisors, we not… Read more »
Most of the information about helping people through the senior care process fails to focus on couples, expecting only single seniors. The fact of the matter is that there are times when a couple must find assisted living – either one or both seniors need care as they are aging. The 2000 U.S. Census indicated… Read more »
The hazards of winter are not quite over for this season. Even as Spring taunts us, we know that the winter’s chill is still not completely over yet. At Adult Care Advisors, we know that the winter months present several unique challenges and hazards for seniors. Below are some useful strategies to help you with… Read more »
Recent Comments