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How to Identify Elder Abuse and How to Report It

Last Updated: December 17, 2019 When older people lose the ability to care for themselves, there is often a network of people collaborating to provide the level of attention and care they need. For people who live in their own homes, this could include family members, nurses or...

Posted On 17 Dec 2019

, By A Place for Mom Staff

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 be shared, gifts will be exchanged, and loved ones will be reunited. Amidst all these glad tidings, some families...

Posted On 19 Nov 2019

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5 Ways Home Automation Can Simplify a Senior’s Life

Our lifestyle goals and living needs may change as we age, but one thing remains the same — a desire for security and simplicity. Thanks to home automation, you can increase your home’s security and simplify your daily living tasks. Learn more about how home automation devices...

Posted On 05 Jul 2019

, By A Place for Mom Staff

8 Benefits That Journaling Provides Caregivers

Last Updated: July 1, 2019 From reducing stress to having time for reflection — caregivers receive many personal rewards from journaling. Learn more about the top 10 benefits that journaling provides caregivers, from author and caregiver, Margery Pabst. Journaling: 8 Benefits and...

Posted On 01 Jul 2019

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When Assisted Living Roommates Don’t Get Along

Felix Unger and Oscar Madison may have milked the “incompatible roommate” scenario for laughs, but it’s no laughing matter if your mom is part of an “Odd Couple” at her assisted living community. Having roommates whose personal habits or personality traits clash with your own can...

Posted On 21 Jun 2019

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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 age and therefore, the value of obtaining life insurance for older adults continues to increase. Even if you’re...

Posted On 12 Jun 2019

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When a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney Disagree

When Dad and Mom named you health care proxy and your sibling power of attorney, the division of responsibilities and roles seemed wise. What happens, however, when your sibling won’t open the purse strings to pay for the care you think your parents need? Learn more about how to...

Posted On 10 Jun 2019

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6 Reasons to Consider Life Insurance

It is often assumed that the opportunity for obtaining life insurance coverage is past its prime if you are a senior. While it’s true that life insurance premiums get more expensive as you age, it’s never too late for seniors to consider life insurance. Whether you’re 50, 60, 70...

Posted On 07 Jun 2019

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Caregiving Tips From Joan Lunden: 6 Ways to Stay Connected

Last Updated: May 10, 2019 Being a caregiver is one of the most difficult jobs. Caregivers struggling with geographical distances between senior loved ones can make regular communication while caregiving even more stressful. The Family Caregiver Alliance states that nearly 43.5...

Posted On 10 May 2019

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A Place for Mom Releases Annual Senior Living Cost Index

Senior living costs are growing more slowly than the cost of healthcare. SEATTLE — April 23, 2019 — A Place for Mom, the largest senior-living referral service in North America, today released the findings from its 2018 National Senior Living Cost Index. According to the Bureau...

Posted On 22 Apr 2019

, By A Place for Mom Staff