The Best Apps for Seniors to Improve Quality of Life
There’s an app for everything! From games, social media, streaming sites… but there are certain types of apps that serve a much more practical purpose, and should be installed on every senior citizen’s phone! It’s not all fun and games (but there’s room for that…
What You Need To Know About Taking Care of Family Members at Home
Taking care of family members at home has its share of advantages, but it can also take quite a toll, especially if you don’t adequately plan for it. There are certain things you can plan for, and other things that will catch you off-guard, but…
4 Reasons Seniors Should Learn To Use The Internet
It hasn’t been very long that internet connections have been widely available in our homes, and it’s been an even shorter amount of time that they’ve been fast, accessible, and relatively easy to use. You don’t need to install a 56k modem, figure out all…
What Is Adult Day Care? Who Is It For?
Adult daycares can be an excellent place for seniors to meet people, make friends, get out of the house, to try some fun activities, and to keep themselves engaged in the community. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are all too common in the aging populations,…
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout When Caring for Loved Ones
Professional caregivers are equipped with techniques and strategies to deal with caregiver burnout, but it can be a different story when it’s a family member providing the care to a loved one. Not to say that professional caregivers don’t care as much, or don’t form…
What Is Virtual Companion Care?
Virtual companion care is an exciting newer type of care that can help supplement other types of care, using the technology of our times to help in ways that previous weren’t possible. It’s very fitting for our times, since it allows family members and caregivers…
13 Places That Offer a Senior Citizens Discount in America
Whether or not money is tight for you at the moment, it’s nice to feel respected when you enter an establishment. You grew up and were always taught to respect your elders, and it seems like that doesn’t always happen as much anymore, but some…
5 Tips for Hiring an Independent Caregiver for Seniors
If you’ve decided that an independent caregiver is a better fit for your loved one than hiring a staffing agency to arrange care, you’re in the right place. The next step is to find the perfect candidate, and then to hire them. This page is…
The Pros and Cons of Private Caregivers for Elderly People
Families looking for private caregivers have a lot of options to consider. There are advantages and disadvantages to this type of care, so let’s go over what you can expect, how to find a great private caregiver for elderly loved ones, and everything else that…
Assisted Living Facilities vs Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference?
Finding the best level of care for a senior citizen can be a challenge. If you’re responsible for making this decision, you want to ensure they’re getting all of the care they need (health and otherwise), while still maintaining a high level of dignity and…
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