Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. About 600,000 new strokes are reported in the U.S. each year. The good news is that treatments are available that can greatly reduce the damage caused by a stroke. However, you need to… Read More

By: Claire Samuels, staff writer The terms “home care” and “home health” sound similar, but they provide distinctly different services. Home care offers non-clinical help, such as meal prep and companionship, while home health provides professional medical assistance. Another difference is that home health is generally covered by Medicare or private insurance while home care… Read More

Senior living, senior housing and senior care can open a whole new world to families. There are different levels of care–depending on your loved one’s needs–and various options, depending on a senior’s health, age and financial status. The A Place for Mom Senior Living Glossary is designed to give you a clear understanding of commonly… Read More

Amanda’s Aunt Anna had a big influence on her life when she was growing up. “It was always special when I got to spend time with Aunt Annie,” says Amanda of her mother’s sister, who had no children of her own. “As a child, I would visit her on weekends sometimes, and we always had… Read More

Caregivers spend most of their time giving to others and usually put themselves at the bottom of their “to-do” list. Many caregivers are so in tune with the emotions of those they are caring for that they forget to notice their own. Journaling is a great way to sort out your feelings, track trends and… Read More

Dementia & Memory Care When you care for a loved one with dementia, it can feel like the whole world rests on your shoulders— a world that grows smaller but heavier by the day. It can be rewarding to care for someone, but it can also be a strain on your career, finances, health, other… Read More