My mother recently read an article that got her very upset. Actually it got seniors across the nation very upset, and the funeral home received hundreds of telephone calls and visits. She asked me to go to the cemetery with her to check on her graves and make sure they were still there and unoccupied! I was shocked.

This did bring up several interesting thoughts. Death is a really difficult thing to think about, but a necessary part of life. The most important issue...

Residential home elevatorsare valuable accessibility devices for mobility impaired members in your family. Though labeled a luxury item in the past, residential home elevators have now become an intrinsic part of multistoried buildings. These are helpful devices not only for the aged individuals, but also for any person who has to frequently move between various floors in a building.

The key advantage of using residential home elevators is that you can avoid possible...

Every one needs to be outdoors and this is a crucial need for the elders too. It becomes more vital for the elders who are confined to their rooms due to lack of mobility, or any other disability. The only environment they see for days on end is within the four walls of the room and this can be frustrating enough to drive them crazy. Taking them out once in a while will be good for their mental health and keep up their spirits. With proper planning, such trips or outings can be fun and...

When you are looking after an elderly person, it is rather difficult to decide what is best for them. If you are the primary caregiver, you are solely and entirely responsible for the well being and health of the individual you are caring for, which make it tough for you to take decisions regarding their welfare. If that senior person is a family member, this makes the situation harder to handle. You have known the person for a really long time and it is rather easy to remember how the...

Every caregiver will come across a point in his life, where he has to make up his mind. If you are looking after a relative, you may need to decide whether you ought to procure a room in a retirement home. If that relative you have been caring for, has lived in your house for some time, it will be harder than usual to make the decision. You may not be able to take the stress and strain at the current stage, or if your elderly relative has reached a drastic condition where it would be...

A handicapped scooter can enhance a disabled or elderly person’s mobility to a great extent, but if you have to take it around or out of town while on a trip, you will have to purchase a scooter lift of some kind.  There is a great variety of scooter and wheelchair carriers available out there and one of the best is the Harmar carrier. In particular, the Harmar AL100 scooter lift carries a handicapped scooter or any other scooter in a class three receiver on a car, van, truck...

The Industry Today

The seniors’ housing deal factory that churned out record numbers over the past 3 years hasn’t shut down completely, but financing terms have become increasingly difficult as lenders and investors alike retool their expectations amid the credit crunch. Most of the deals that are going through today are getting re-priced downward, and sellers are starting to face that reality. On the other hand, with more discerning residents, longer life...

World Elders’ Day at Karunashraya

One year old. That’s how old my daughter, Maansi, has turned today. We kept thinking of what we should do to celebrate this first and major milestone in her life. Music has been so much a part of my life that it only seemed natural that there should be lots of it on this special day too. I spoke to a few other friends who are part of Sonata’s Josh band to check out...

These are the common pitfalls people run into when writing obituaries. These mistakes make the difference between a good obituary and a meaningful obituary. Learn how you can avoid these pitfalls when writing obituaries for your loved ones.

Why You Might Hit Pitfalls When Writing Obituaries
Writing obituaries is often a sad task because you have to do it after someone you love has passed on. Because of this, sometimes you can make mistakes with the obituary that pulls...

If your elderly loved one needs special care and attention, you may consider a nursing home. Unfortunately, it’s a shocking reality that nursing home abuse and neglect has become commonplace.

Assessing Nursing Home Safety

A thorough investigation of the facility you are considering is crucial. Asking the right questions and closely observing the facility you are considering can go a long way in preventing nursing home abuse. Ask these questions as...