Last Updated: September 18, 2018 Anxiety and depression — which often go hand in hand — are a serious public health problem in older adults, with recent research suggesting that as many as 15% of seniors suffer from depression and 25%, from persistent feelings of sadness. Although mental health issues are not always easy to diagnose,...Read More

Many adult children will struggle with their relationship with their aging parent. Learning what a personality disorder is and common symptoms can help you see how to set appropriate boundaries and how to free yourself from guilt and obligation. Read more about what to do if your senior parent has a personality disorder. A Parent’s Personality...Read More

You’ve noticed your parent or senior loved one needs more care than he or she is currently receiving, but you don’t know how to proceed. Is in-home care the right choice or should you consider a move to senior living? Where do you even start? A geriatric care manager can help you sort through your...Read More

Last Updated: September 13, 2018 While many aging parents are wary of leaving their family home to move into assisted living, the truth is that a senior living community could be better than living at home when it comes to quality of life, social life and wellness for seniors. Adult children who notice that Dad and...Read More

Although research has historically shown that seniors prefer to age in place, a new survey offers an interesting perspective about senior housing preferences – showing that seniors prefer assisted living over other types of care. Learn more about the survey and what it could mean for the future of senior living planning. Seniors Prefer Assisted...Read More

Last Updated: September 12, 2018 It can be difficult to realize that Dad or Mom needs more care in a setting like assisted living. Just as our parents kept us safe and secure when we needed it — there comes a time when we’re called upon to return this same love to our parents. Learn more...Read More

Last Updated: September 10, 2018 In honor of National Assisted Living Week 2018, we’ve rounded up some of our best assisted living blog posts to share today. Enjoy reading through these posts which recognize assisted living residents, family and friends for National Assisted Living Week: September 9-15, 2018. National Assisted Living Week 2018 The week...Read More

Last Updated: September 7, 2018 Create legacy gifts together this Grandparents Day. These do-it-yourself (DIY) gift ideas teach each generation about the other and provide lasting gifts for both young and old. Read on to see our gift ideas for Grandparents Day 2018. Grandparents Share Gifts With Us One of my earliest memories is sitting...Read More

Hired caregivers – also known as private caregivers – become part of your and your parent’s life in many ways. They spend a lot of time in the home, helping with activities of daily living and other duties that people are used to performing alone. They inevitably form some type of relationship with the family...Read More