Senior Living in the Scottsdale Area

One of the biggest advantages to owning luxury homes Scottsdale is being so close to the wide variety of high quality assisted living facilities for seniors. In this economy, more and more people are helping to pay for part – or all – of the care that their elderly parents need.

Those who own luxury homes Scottsdale have the ability to put their beloved family members in top-notch assisted living homes without having to send...

Scary. Exhausting. Life-changing. These are just a few of the thoughts that run through an adult child's head when they start to think aboutcaring for an aging parent. It's understandable considering multi-generational homes haven't been common in modern America. But finding a smarteldercare solutiondoesn't have to send you running for the headache meds. These tips and tricks will help make finding acaring for aging parentstrategy that creates a happier parent—and a more relaxed...

You have a parent-teacher conference that was supposed to start 15 minutes ago, but you're still tied up with Mom at her physical therapy session. Since science can't yet clone you, you'll need to findeldercare solutionsthat work for you.

If you care for your own children in addition tocaring for aging parents, you're a card-carrying member of what's called the sandwich generation. You have unique challenges, and these tips will help you meet them.

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Dallas, TX - As baby boomers approach retirement, many questions are being asked by many people.  Business Week's Mary Childs and Tom Keene recently asked whether baby boomers would have to work for more years in order to be able to retire as a result of the recent financial crisis.  US News & World Report's Emily Brandon recently asked whether baby boomers can maximize their social security payouts upon reaching the full retirement age of 66.  For baby boomers and...

Amazed, and maybe a little overwhelmed, at the art of wine? Interested in learning about all the different varietals, their descriptions, uniqueness and nurturing of the vines? Want to dazzle your friends as a master of this art, but haven't had much exposure other than standing in the supermarket aisle trying to decide which "box" to buy?

If wine-in-a-box is the extent of your "fine wine" knowledge, then the good news is that there is plenty of new and...

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...

In the present scenario, stair chair lifts are an economical alternative to elevators as these are a perfect solution for floor-to-floor movement. Stair chair lifts are used for indoor and outdoor applications.

Maintain a Healthy, Happy and Active Lifestyle

Stair chair lifts ensure easy accessibility to individuals who are physically challenged or weak. These devices dramatically reduce the wear and tear on ankles, knee and hip joints. The main benefits of...

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...