If you are living in the state of Florida or the state tagged as the Flowery Easter by Juan Ponce de Leon, you would probably bombard people with a lot of reasons not to move out. It is blessed as one of the areas that have the best climate being close to the Caribbean countries, you would probably think that you would never need another home. And we’re talking about nursing homes here or assisted living facilities especially for those who have been accustomed to life at the...

When you hear about Florida assisted living and Florida nursing homes being described as distinct from each other, you would wonder how they differ from each other. This is one of the common questions that a lot of people would want to know the answer to before finally deciding where to place an elderly family member or a loved one. Both Florida assisted living and Florida nursing homes are facilities that are duly licensed and governed by the state of Florida, but they differ on the...

Growing old is inevitable. And as much as we would want to skip that phase in life, the more that we will be headed that way. If we think it will never happen to us, think again because in the peak of our life and our health, unimaginable as it can be, we will need nursing home care. Circumstances change; in fact, it is the only thing that is constant in this world. Certain as it seems, as we are approaching our senior years, we will be forced to seek for assistance from some of these...

Alzheimer is a disease that affects older adults. It is a progressive brain malfunction that is characterized by a declining cognitive ability and memory. Preparing for this crucial stage is vital especially when the ones we are caring for are close family members. It is difficult taking care for a patient with Alzheimer’s, and it can be a big burden too. This is the reason why finding a care facility for them should be made a conscious effort and is strongly advised by experts....

Isn’t it funny, when you’re watching a movie that’s only slightly dated, to see a character use a mobile phone? Depending upon how old the movie is, the phone being used often looks only slightly smaller than a shoebox. The result is that a character who’s supposed to look rich and suave actually appears kind of like a dork. The speedy progression of technology leaves many of us feeling a bit breathless and dorky. How many of us use our cell phones merely for...

Jake and Dawn are a couple in their early 50’s. They run their own business and own their home. They have 2 children, ages 15 & 17. Last year, Jake’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jake’s mother is having a difficult time figuring out how to handle this new crisis in their lives and relies heavily on Jake and Dawn for emotional support and to help her with general household upkeep. Jake and...

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Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) recently announced their collaboration with The Charity Guild of Brockton in the development of a new program known as “Special Foods for Special People”.

The goal of the “Special Foods for Special People” program is to distribute special dietary foods to homebound elders who suffer from diseases common to this age...

It is really painful for the disabled person to stay confined in a room or in a floor. But due to the invention of the handicap stair lift , things have changed today.

Handicap stair lift is like a blessing in disguise for the handicapped people. They no more need to feel depressed and low because they cannot move about freely in their own house.

If you really care for the handicapped person in your house then you surely need to get one handicap stair lift for him or...

The role of a grandparent is a special and unique one.  Here are some reasons why  parents and kids appreciate how special grandparents are.

Most apparent is the availability of a free andreliablebabysitting service. With grandparent’s you never have to worry about the babysitter canceling at the last minute or coming home after a way overdue date night to find the sitter on the phone and a pile of dishes in the sink.   Oh, and it’s...

September 14, 2009 - Remember all those care packages your parents sent you to heal a broken heart, feed you at college or make your birthday memorable? Now children/grandchildren can send aging  relatives a care package of their own with theSenior Swine Flu Prevention Package.Some senior groups complain senior citizens did not make the government’s priority list for Swine-Flu vaccinations. So senior care experts warn relatives it’s their job to keep elderly...