A Place for Mom Blog: Senior Living News and Trends

The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers

Being a caregiver for a parent or senior loved one can be a full-time job, leaving little opportunity for anything else, including your own self-care. However, self-care is essential and it benefits not only you but the loved one you are caring for as well. Learn more about the...

Posted On 26 Aug 2019

, By Kimberley Fowler

4 Hidden Healthcare Expenses That Seniors Should Plan For

The phrase “planning for your future” means something different to each one of us. For some, retirement planning means saving up for a life of leisure, while for...

Posted On 11 Sep 2019

, By Kimberley Fowler

5 Must-Have Talks with Parents This Holiday

Last Updated: November 19, 2019 Discussing health, housing or finances with an aging parent can be intimidating to those involved. Our experts will guide you through...

Posted On 19 Nov 2019

, By Dana Larsen

Preparing for Long Term Senior Care

Last Updated: November 19, 2019 The holidays are a wonderful time of year for fun, cheer and family gatherings. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, great meals will...

Posted On 19 Nov 2019

, By A Place for Mom Staff

Senior-Friendly Travel Destinations

Last Updated: November 18, 2019 The urge to travel and see the world doesn’t disappear with age. However, the older we get, the more difficult traveling can become. Senior travelers should take...

Posted On 18 Nov 2019

, By Kimberley Fowler

How to Choose a Life Insurance Policy When You’re Over 55

An increased life expectancy has changed the life insurance market over the past few decades. More and more people are enjoying life past the traditional retirement...

Posted On 12 Jun 2019

, By A Place for Mom Staff

6 Medicaid Myths Debunked

Are you worried that you’ll have to sell everything you own and be penniless before you or a senior loved one can qualify for Medicaid? Maybe someone told you to not...

Posted On 15 Mar 2019

, By Deb Hipp

Rising Medication Costs and What They Mean for Seniors

As if aging wasn’t enough of a pain on its own, many of the health afflictions that come with age also bring a high price tag. In the United States, a big part of...

Posted On 14 Mar 2019

, By Kristen Hicks

Map showing states in the south and west seeing largest increase in alzheimers disease cases

States With the Highest Rates of Alzheimer’s Disease

Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo As the baby boomer generation rapidly approaches retirement age, the U.S. is projected to experience a radical demographic shift....

Posted On 25 Nov 2019

, By James Wirth

A Geriatrician’s Advice on Sleep Problems and Dementia

Last Updated: November 14, 2019 Sleep problems are common in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The connection between dementia and...

Posted On 14 Nov 2019

, By Leslie Kernisan

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Anosognosia and Alzheimer’s

Last Updated: November 14, 2019 Anosognosia is more than just denial, it is a lack of awareness that one is impaired. Sadly, most Alzheimer’s patients do not...

Posted On 14 Nov 2019

, By Sarah Stevenson

How to Check for Assisted Living Violations

Last Updated: November 15, 2019 Families who are searching for assisted living may be faced with the challenge of finding information about the background and...

Posted On 15 Nov 2019

, By Jeff Anderson

Most Useful Gifts for Loved Ones in Assisted Living

Finding the most useful gifts for your elderly loved ones to enjoy can be challenging. So, A Place for Mom has put together a list of suggestions to help in your...

Posted On 13 Nov 2019

, By Jennifer Wegerer

Assisted Living’s Impact on Heart Disease in Seniors

Last Updated: July 26, 2019 Although heart disease remains the leading cause of death of men and women in the United States, the number of seniors afflicted with the...

Posted On 26 Jul 2019

, By Jeff Anderson