I love the start of a new year. It brings to mind that the possibilities are endless, and for many of us, it’s a great time to start something new or different in our lives.

I’d be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a professional geriatric care management practice, or start some sort of elder care business. (I get a call or email about this at least 3 times per week consistently!)

Unsure of what to get your grandparents this holiday? Not the books and the checked ties again. Check out these offbeat and a bit outrageous but nevertheless, thoughtful gift ideas.

The Ultimate Makeover Move

Delight grandma with a trendy, new look. Surprise her by setting up an appointment with a makeover team. Give her the entire works – the face, the hair and the outfit. Check out the transformation and enjoy the smile that lights up the wrinkles on her face. And...

California seniors and their adult children now have the ability to contract with an in home care service with a proven history of quality care. The families and seniors that contract with Abbey Caregivers (both current and past clients) have rated this small locally owned homecare service as ‘Excellent’. ( )

Through an independently issued and verified controlled survey of a combination of current and past clients, Abbey Caregivers was provided the opportunity to...

"I just got all around the music and let it get all around me.”  This is the way Lorna Smith, a resident at Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor in Saint Johns, Michigan, described her experience during one of the regular music therapy sessions offered by music therapist and gerontologist Dr. Stephen Hale.

The program facilitates long-term care for residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other severe dementia-causing disorders.  Like Smith,...

When the time comes to find a long-term care facility for yourself or a loved one, there are many important decisions to be made. Depending on where you live, you may or may not have many different nursing homes to choose from. While location and budget are very important factors for most people, there are many other things to consider. You will want to be sure that you are choosing a home that provides a high standard of quality and care. The question then becomes how do I find...

The aging U. S. population is very independent and wants to try to do things themselves, if possible. They want to get on & off buses by themselves so they want a step stool that is easy to see, safe & sturdy to stand on that is 6 inches high. They also want a step stool light enough for the bus driver to pick up & easily store inside the bus while in transit.

The Senior Step is a lightweight yellow step stool that has a black sandpaper top for sure footing when...

Home care service can be classified into generally medical and non medical or those which require very less medical assistance.

Medical or hospital care service as the name suggests is a complete medical diagnosis and treatment facility depending on the health conditions of the senior member. These medical services comprise of all medical drugs, equipments, tests, hospital treatment services, nursing and cleanliness and the necessary ambience required along with the...

To find the appropriate senior home care is quite a daunting task. It's a decision where caregivers, who will become such an important part of your loved one's life, are the best possible match.

The kind of services caregivers will provide determines the qualities to look for in caregivers. Some senior home care providers will drop by for a few minutes to provide medical services, while others may spend several hours a day with the senior in less formal circumstances. In the...

The installation of elevators in a residential environment is immensely helpful for the wheelchair bound and the aged members in the family. Besides making life more comfortable for these individuals, these accessibility equipments can increase the resale value of your homes. Residential elevators are less expensive and complicated compared to commercial elevators, and can be easily installed.

A Variety of Safety Features for a Variety of Applications

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The popularity of senior housing nestled alongside golf course fairways is being challenged by seniors’-oriented apartments and condominiums within walking distance of college and university campuses. Called "university based retirement communities," or UBRCs, these properties offer college coursework and a host of attractions and activities that many seniors find especially desirable.

Andrew Carle, an assistant professor and founding director of the program...