Choosing a nursing home is an important decision, and it is vital to ensure that the facility you select will provide the highest quality of care for your loved one. There are three main steps you can take to find the nursing home that offers the services, environment, and lifestyle options that best suit your loved one's needs and preferences. Planning ahead, taking the time to analyze your options, and carefully researching several facilities before making a decision will help to...

<a title=Assisted living facilities at Great Places! rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >Assisted living facilities</a>  and hospitals all over the country have used pets to offer comfort when people are feeling low. Cats, dogs, birds and even hamsters and guinea pigs are often used for every age as a means for distraction, comfort, companionship and good positive energy that is so...

The market is being saturated with new, fashionable and safe baby products. Parents are becoming more and more aware of what they are purchasing for their babies. The Primo Viaggio car seat is top of the line in baby travel products. It is one of the best car seats on the market for safety and convenience. Not only have that but parents loved them! It was designed in 1949 by Giuseppe Perego in Italy. He designed a carriage for his little son and thus the idea was formed. There are three...

It's important for everyone and especially for seniors to remain physically active on a regular basis. When senior citizens are active it slows the aging process, it stimulates the brain, keep their muscles mobile and keep many chronic illnesses at bay.

Listed are 10 engaging activities for seniors that can be done indoors or outdoors and year round.

Golfing- Whether it's on an 18-hole golf course or pitch and putt, most times golfing require hand-eye coordination,...

The first mobility scooter was built and created by Allan R. Thieme in 1968. Thieme was given the idea to try to help a family member that was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. His first functional scooter was a front wheel drive model that he built at his home. He dubbed it the Amigo and it became the start of something big.

A mobility scooter has a seat that sits over two wheels. There is a small flat area on the bottom where you place your feet, handlebars in the front...

One of the first things genealogists or anyone searching for their ancestry should do is find clues in obituaries. Obituaries are hidden gems of information about people. They are the final report on the life of an individual and contain details about that person's life that may not appear anywhere else. Each obituary is different, but the basic research plan outlined below can work for all of them.

What is an Obituary?
An obituary is a notice that announces the...

Elderly in home care can cause caregiver stress.Caregivers are expected to be strong and healthy, but what happens if the caregiver gets sick? As the Marketing Officer of a web based business that assists families to find care for their loved ones, I can always tell when a caregiver who is calling is at a breaking point. Their voices are very stressed amd they are almost in a panic. Often, as they describe their situation, I can hear the tears welling up inside of them. unfortunately,...

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...

Families with aging older adults often times worry if their loved ones arereally okay.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you have a mother or father still living, you will always be their child. Parents, generally speaking, will go to great lengths to protect their children from worry. It is not unusual to hear via phone, “We’re great!” “Everything is fine.”

“After our last family visit, I nearly fell...

Could it be that you are a "Boomer"? Perhaps you are one and are in denial, 'eh? Well, there are some ways to tell if you are a Boomer. We have written some down some things that we will just call humorous boomer characteristics. Check them out and see if any of these are you! It is ok if they are...we are in this together!

I, the Ol' Boomer, will get things started by giving you my top 10 humorous boomer characteristics. I am sure as you read these you will be able...