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...

A large majority of the American public still believes that the government will provide long term care when needed. It is this misconception that most likely prevents people from planning care for themselves. In fact, a recent study revealed that many people believe they can give away assets prior to the need for long term care and qualify for Medicaid. The study supports the premise that this knowledge prevents people from considering buying long term care insurance as a way to fund...

The handicapped scooter enables an elderly or disabled person to add quality to his or her life reducing the dependence on others.  The Pride scooter lift takes this independence of disabled people a step further allowing them to carry their handicapped scooter in a car or bus when they are traveling.

Purchasing a Pride scooter lift for such disabled or senior citizens will be an investment for the long term. You can see the positive effect the handicapped scooter can...

We all procrastinate in some shape or form, because we always know that there will is tomorrow.  Well most of the time there is, however the older we become there are fewer tomorrows.  And over the years the majority of us have accumulated a lot of stuff. Good stuff but still stuff.  What will happen to this stuff if we put off until tomorrow doing what is necessary to downsize and prepare to move someday? Well nothing because tomorrow it will still be sitting in the...

Looking for some good news?  Here's some:  the people at the front lines of Minnesota's <a title=Assisted living at Great Places! rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >assisted living</a> communities and senior service-related companies have joined forces to bring their complementary experiences and talents to help seniors who need to sell their homes, select a seniors-oriented...

If you leave the property empty, then follow our ‘empty property checklist’ to make sure that you keep it as safe as possible for when your parent returns:-

Empty Property Checklist

1.  Make sure the property is insured for being empty for more than 30 days (or whatever the current home insurance covers).

2.  Turn off the gas, water and all plugs so the property is kept safe.

3.  Cancel or redirect as many deliveries...

It's a sad fact that most people who financially exploit the aged get away with it. They often find it so simple that they do it time and time again. Everytime the Exploiter becomes more and more bold. They act like they are entitled to this money and no one else merits it. There will be another victim.
Prosecuting these crimes is troublesome for the State attorney due to how it is done. In my career as a pro Geriatric Care Manager in South Florida I have noticed a definite...

As a small business owner, your most difficult task is finding the money to operate your business. Many gigantic companies whose names are now household words -- Intel and Ben & Jerry's , simply to cite a couple -- have taken business loans along the way. Avoid the common mistake of thinking you can start with grants from the government and community agencies when you make an application for a small business loan.


Even though the SBA-qualifying standards are more...

Caring for the aging when they are ill is not for the weak of heart, mind and body.  As we all get older, the tendency to complain about the most insignificant thing, increases each day. Helping them through a painful experience can be an adventure for all involved.

When a sick relative has an inclination to point out perceived mistakes and foibles of those around him, it makes it a little difficult to care for them with the kindness, understanding and patience they deserve....

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...