With the help of the power wheelchair lift , you can overcome many inconveniences regarding a handicapped person. If you need to take a wheelchair from one place to another, then these lightweight wheelchair lifts do not have any problem.

These lifts will help you to lesson your efforts of pushing a wheelchair as well as save a lot of your time. With the help of the power wheelchair lift, you can even lift other items along with the wheelchair. You can put other things along with...

People are usually most comfortable in their own home, surrounded by what is familiar. But for many seniors, there are many fears of being alone, even in their own home. One option many South Jersey seniors and their caregivers are choosing is a personal emergency response system (PERS) and home care together. A PERS device allows thousands of seniors maintain a higher degree of independence at home. It offers peace of mind for them and for their families. Having a medical alert system...

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As we all know, Baby Boomers are the new seniors. According to research, by 2030, the amount of Americans over the age of 65 will more than double, from just over 30 million to more than 70 million—and represent more than 20 percent of the population. For that reason, new <a title=”Senior apartments at Great Places!” rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >senior...

The role of a caregiver can be very stressful and coping with the emotional drain is a difficult challenge. There is the additional emotion of anger to cope with when the things do not go well or the feelings of resentment towards other siblings for not sharing the responsibility or even towards the parent as being the cause for all the emotional drain on you. Balancing your work, home and private life along with fulfilling the role of a caregiver can be a juggling act that few can...

It is important to remember that your parents were your caregivers when you were young. They were the ones who ensure that you were safe, clothed, well fed and had the best medical care. They always obliged to spend money on you if it was needed. Being a caregiver, there is more than just providing food and shelter.

It is now you’re turn to turn on the tables and take care of your parents. Your parents now need you as a caregiver who can provide them with the basics in...

the elderly fraternity, be it your own family or any stranger, can be extremely pleasing and rewarding. There is a lot of satisfaction involved in this. But this, for some, could also be very upsetting and frustrating. You will hardly know this if you have never been involved in this sort of an issue earlier in your life. It can make you very pessimistic and put you on the downfall track of burnout. It will take a lot from you to recoup yourself and get your acts together. It is no...

A large portion of baby – boomers are well on their way into retirement, or perhaps are already, considering retirement. Thinking about it and how one’s lifestyle may change after retiring from work can be daunting. Of course, it is hard to imagine how life would be after retiring – because it is uncertain. This perplexing thought can cause anxiety, even to the most self – assured and self confident baby boomer. But with careful planning and foresight, you can be...

The Industry Today

The seniors' housing market has become soft, the gap between buyer and seller expectations has grown wider making it hard to get deals done, valuations have contracted and will be driven by fundamentals instead of by cheap capital, cap rates are rising, the debt markets have become very conservative, and some lenders have been changing their terms or just getting cold feet. These factors combined or separately, are impacting participants on both...

There comes a time in many families that in-home care for the elderly must be considered. The good news is that there are many wonderful providers, which are fully capable and adequately trained to provide this much-needed assistance.

If you are at a loss when it comes to choosing the right provider, there is no harm in asking friends for their recommendation. This will save a great deal of time, when time is usually of the essence. You just might be surprised by the number...