So you have decided that an assisted living community is the right choice for you or someone you care for.  This checklist will help you choose the right community to meet your needs.  Make a copy of this checklist for each of the assisted living communities you are considering.  Additionally you can contact Always Best Care senior placement services to assist you in finding the right senior community for your loved one.  It is a free service.  For your no...

Providingeldercare at homecan be challenging for even the most organized, cohesive families.Caring for an aging parentwill test you physically, emotionally, and financially. Changes are it will test the rest of your family as well. Despite its challenges,caring for an aging parentat home can add a richness to family life that just can't be found if Mom moves into nursing care. Check out these 4 reasonseldercare at homecan make your family stronger and make you a better caregiver:

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For those that require a more extensive care plan in their twilight years, nursing homes offer a range of specialist services to cater for patients with mobility problems or those that suffer from diseases such as Alzheimer's or Dementia.
In a nursing home, staffs are on call 24 hours a day to provide support and nursing care to residents, whenever they may need it. This allows an individual to concentrate on the more enjoyable things in life, having the freedom to do so.
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Old Colony Elder Services' Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a complimentary six-week educational course for family caregivers entitled "Powerful Tools for Caregivers".

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers course is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while taking care of a relative or friend. Caregivers who are caring for a parent, spouse or friend at home, in a nursing home or even across the country,...

As you consider your Legacy Video project, planning ahead will make your project run smooth and ensure you cover the most important points you want to include.

Make sure you understand what equipment you need, first. Good equipment (gear) makes a big difference in the final look and feel (quality) of your DVD. What camera will you use? Microphone choice and lighting are critical components as well. What background compliments your subject best? How will you eliminate noise...

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Because we spend at least a third of our lives in bed it is very important we make ourselves as comfortable as possible in bed. For those who have restricted mobility or are completely immobilised, the percentage of time spent in bed will be much higher making it imperative that ease of movement, comfort, and safety are considered when selecting a bed. The proper choice will ensure comfort and ease of movement in or out of bed.

Our well being relies on us getting adequate rest and...

When purchasing a lift chair online it is important to shop with an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can afford to pass factory discounts on to customers and help them save money. Shopping for a lift chair online should be an enjoyable experience. Online you can find the largest selection of lift chairs from manufacturers you trust. Berkline, Pride and Golden Technologies have many authorized dealers on the internet. But many people shopping online for lift chairs often ask the...

Imagine for a moment that you are a senior citizen, living in San Diego, wondering what will become of you if and when you hit the stage where you can no longer care for yourself. What will become of you? Do you have family that will be willing and able to care for you in your declining years? Will they urge you to move into an assisted living facility, or will they place you in a nursing home? How and more importantly, where will you spend your final years? For many families struggling...