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Medicare versus Medicaid: What Are They and What They Cover
Photo by DarkoStojanovic from Pixabay If you have ever been confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, you are definitely not alone. Many people get the two mixed up, and it doesn’t help that they both can be difficult to understand on their own....
How to Pay for Senior Care Services
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels Senior care services are an essential part of a high-functioning society. Indeed, services like in-home care, assisted living, community events, and transportation help aging individuals live a purposeful, fulfilling life no matter...
4 Easy Exercises for Seniors Suffering from Low Back Pain
Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels As we age, our body naturally tends to lose mobility, flexibility and strength. This is due to a variety of reasons, such as natural reduction in daily activities leading to sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass) and consequent atrophy...
Assisted Living Do’s and Don’ts: How to Find and Assess Senior Care Homes
Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels It can be hard to know when it is time to consider putting an aging family member or friend into assisted living. It can be even harder to know which assisted living facility is the right one to choose! There are an increasingly wide...
Dementia and Cognitive Decline: Know the Difference Between the Medical Condition and the Natural Aging Process
Photo by James Hose Jr from Unsplash An unfortunate part of getting older is the likelihood of our memory and ability to think clearly diminishing. This looks different for each individual person, and it can be hard to predict if and when it will happen to someone as...
Why Assisted Living May Be the Right Choice for Your Loved One
Photo by Tristan Le from Pexels Everyone wants to feel that their life has true meaning. At times, it can be easy to feel lost and unsure as to what your purpose is and if you are truly living up to your potential. As we age, these worries can become stronger, as we...
Existentialism: Aging with Grace and Dignity
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Everyone wants to feel that their life has true meaning. At times, it can be easy to feel lost and unsure as to what your purpose is and if you are truly living up to your potential. As we age, these worries can become stronger,...
Questions to Ask When Moving a Loved One into Assisted Living
Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Unsplash Making the decision to move a loved one into an assisted living facility is never easy. There are so many factors to consider and it can be difficult to know what questions to ask. Here are some important questions to help you make...
Where Will Senior Care Be 1 Year From Now?
Photo by Hector Reyes on Unsplash Predicting the future has one of the highest probabilities of being wrong. A great example of this would be a meteorologist. The forecast for the weather can change daily and in some states hourly. Meteorologist have fancy technology...
Is Gardening Good Exercise for Seniors?
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Being active and getting regular exercise is an important part of maintaining good health. If you are looking for an interesting way to stay active, you might consider giving gardening a try! It can pay off in more ways than...
How to Evaluate Senior Living Facilities [w/ Checklist]
Photo by Daria from Pexels Have you come to the point of realizing that living at home is no longer the best option for you or your loved one? As the level of care needed increases and the increasing difficulty to stay connected to a community, it can be hard to find...
What is the Easiest Computer for Seniors? (Laptops, Desktops & More)
Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Technology has transformed the world that we live in. Thanks to computers, smartphones, and tablets, it has never been easier to connect with our friends and family. However, while for the younger generations who have grown up using...
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