A stair lift is an innovative, practical invention. This allows people to sit on a seat from one end of the staircase. This seat is then taken or lifted upwards to the end of the staircase. Hence a senior can ascend or descend easily with the help pf stair lift in house. There are no risks for injury or accidents by falling from the stair. The stair lift is a very common device used worldwide. Anyone can get benefits by using this. People having painful knee or who have undergone...

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....

All of us who are baby-boomers need to learn more about the services of a new breed of specialists gernerally referred to as geriatric case (care) managers.

The role of a geriatric care manager goes well beyond that of a home health aide. The primary job of home health ades is to administer medications and provide companionship. By contrast, care managers oversee many things busy or far-flung family members might not be able to stay on top of, such as: visitin nursing homes and...

The Funeral Program Site is a good resource to get help in creating and designing a funeral program booklet. There is also a large variety of funeral resources to assist you.

A funeral memorial service program highlights your loved one and the life that they lived.

Honoring the life lived by the deceased is important since so many keep it as a memorable keepsake. Some find gathering all the information to be somewhat daunting, so enlist the help of friends and...

Many times, adult children of seniors find themselves playing the role of advocate to obtain care of parent. This may begin when a parent becomes ill or injured and has to be hospitalized or you may see that your parent is declining and can no longer be alone and will require ongoing care. What do you do then? So many people, it's like a "trial by fire", trying to learn the language of senior care homes options in order to make the best decision for their loved one....

In these modern times, retirement no longer comes at the end of your life; most people who retire around age 65 often have decades of living left to do. In order to ensure that you enjoy your retirement years, you need to make some plans and keep a healthy frame of mind.

If you can keep a positive frame of mind regarding your retirement then it will be more enjoyable. If you think about it negatively then your enjoyment will be greatly reduced and it could affect your health...

Last year we were faced with the responsibility of taking care of my 83 year old aunt. Now that a full year has passed, we have come to the decision that she can no longer live on her own.

What is Assisted Living Care for Seniors?

Assisted living is housing that is directed towards seniors who can no longer live on their own, but don't require acute care or skilled nursing. These facilities provide the following types of services: secure housing, nutritious meals,...

There are numerous ways to tell your mother how much she means to you. This mother’s day, make sure to go the extra mile for your mom. You can customize your mother’s day gift to fit in with her chic condo, senior apartment, or make it appropriate for an assisted living facility.
Here are some creative mother’s day gift ideas that are great no matter if your mother is a youthful 30 something or retiring into her golden years.

Mother’s Day Pet...

Nearly everybody has, at some time or another, experienced the loss of a loved one. Many have also been in the position to comfort a friend at the loss of someone dear to them. In either case, sympathy words are exchanged. The perennial problem is, of course, that in times of grief, it may be difficult to find the right words. It may in fact be difficult to physically say them at all. However, it's important to express your sympathy to your friend or loved one, and you can find examples...

A growing crisis and concern, caring for elder adults is unlike child care.  Where as the dependency of children decreases over time, with an aging parent, it will increase.  Many of us have successfully raised our children and maintained excellent work records.  Our sons and daughters suffering only minimal scars of our leaving them alone and in the care of others.  Through all of this, we usually had the joy of watching them progress, and learn, becoming more...