Background reading on care levels, conditions, and how the senior-care system works.
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Did you know that elderly grocery delivery services are becoming a saving grace for seniors with limited mobility? Our advisors help 300,000 families each year find the right senior care for their loved ones, and grocery delivery is increasingly part of that support system. For many older adults, grocery store trips can be physically demanding. They involve…
May 7, 2025
Many U.S. seniors will need long-term care, which makes Georgia's benefit programs worth understanding early. This guide walks through Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, SNAP, home repair help, and the state tax breaks for people 65 and older.
May 5, 2025
Did you know that over 2.7 million Illinois residents are aged 60 or older, and navigating help for seniors in Illinois can feel like solving a complex puzzle? We understand the challenge families face when supporting aging loved ones.
May 5, 2025
Approximately 600,000 older adults give up driving each year, creating significant challenges for transportation options for seniors who value their independence. In fact, over 40 percent of older and disabled adults rely on family, friends, or neighbors for transportation services for older adults.
May 3, 2025
The reverse mortgage market changed after 2011, when Wells Fargo and Bank of America left the industry and smaller specialized lenders took their place. New HECM endorsements have fallen sharply since 2022, and the lenders still in the market differ a lot on fees, terms and closing speed.
April 30, 2025
When you can no longer drive yourself, getting to a doctor's appointment or a friend's birthday shouldn't hinge on someone else's schedule. Uber fills that gap, and you don't need a smartphone to use it. Here is how to set up an account, book a ride, check that the car at the curb is yours, and find the programs that make the fare cheaper.
April 29, 2025
Captioned telephones have become crucial communication tools for seniors with hearing loss, affecting more than 30% of people aged 65 and older. These devices provide a vital communication lifeline for older adults, which is why I've devoted significant time to testing and evaluating them.
April 29, 2025
About one in five adults 65 and older does not own a smartphone, which is exactly the barrier standard rideshare apps create. Lyft has built around it with Lyft Silver, phone-based booking services, caregiver accounts, and health plan ride benefits. Here is how each route works.
April 27, 2025
Helping aging loved ones choose appropriate living arrangements presents significant challenges for families nationwide. A national poll shows 88% of Americans aged 50 to 80 want to remain in their own homes as long as possible, yet only 15% have considered the necessary modifications to make aging in place viable.
April 25, 2025
Family caregivers face significant legal responsibilities when caring for aging loved ones, with standards similar to those imposed on nursing homes. Federal requirements mandate nursing facilities provide care necessary for residents to reach their "highest practicable level of functioning," a benchmark that extends to family caregivers as well.
April 25, 2025
Most older adults have never completed an advance directive, and the usual reasons are procrastination and not knowing where to start. This checklist walks through the documents, the conversations, and the funeral and financial decisions your family will otherwise face alone.
April 25, 2025
Did you know that caregiver legal liabilities are becoming an increasingly serious concern as the U.S. population ages? With more adults stepping into caregiving roles for family members each year, understanding the legal aspects of this responsibility has never been more important. Unfortunately, many caregivers begin their journey without fully grasping their legal responsibilities or the rules…
April 24, 2025
Dehydration sends a lot of older adults to the hospital, and it rarely announces itself first. Between 17% and 28% of older adults in the United States are chronically dehydrated. Here is what to watch for, from the quiet early signs like dark urine and fatigue to the ones that need a doctor right now.
April 23, 2025
Family caregivers in America increased by 9.5 million between 2015 and 2020, highlighting the growing importance of understanding differences between caregivers and caretakers in senior care. While both roles support others, they serve distinct functions in the care system.
April 21, 2025
Supplement use among older adults continues to rise despite growing evidence questioning their effectiveness. Studies show more than 4 out of 5 middle-aged and older Americans regularly use dietary supplements. This widespread adoption stems from two key issues that lead many seniors to take supplements they don’t actually need. 1. Misleading marketing and health claims The…
April 19, 2025
Adults over 50 now represent the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population in America. Current statistics show 1 in 5 homeless individuals are over 55 years old, with projections indicating these numbers will reach 225,000 by 2026. The housing crisis affects millions more seniors who remain housed but financially vulnerable. Approximately 2.
April 18, 2025
The United States will have 98 million adults aged 65 and older by 2060, representing nearly 25% of the entire population. Caring for aging parents is becoming more challenging as access to assistance programs remains difficult for many caregivers.
April 18, 2025
Senior companion program volunteers donated more than 8,365 hours of their time last year, helping 47 clients through weekly visits and phone calls. Just 14 dedicated volunteers achieved this significant impact. The volunteers provide assistance to older adults with daily living tasks, transportation to appointments, and companionship. This support system reduces isolation and improves the…
April 18, 2025
A caregiver manages over a dozen essential duties on any given day, from bathing and grooming to meals, medications, and keeping a close watch on health. Here is what each of those jobs actually involves.
April 18, 2025
Falls rank among the leading causes of injury and death in older adults, making mobility assessment crucial for this population. The Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) emerged in 1994 as a standardized tool to evaluate functional mobility in frail older adults, specifically designed for hospital settings.
April 17, 2025
Age and mobility limits are no longer keeping people home. More destinations now offer step-free access, accessible transit and adapted tours, and this guide covers the places that have actually done the work, plus how to plan a trip around them.
April 16, 2025
Did you know that muscle mass naturally decreases after age 50, making traditional gardening activities increasingly challenging? While gardening can be physically demanding, we don’t have to give up this rewarding hobby as we age. In fact, raised garden beds can significantly reduce strain on our backs and knees, and ergonomically designed tools make gardening…
April 15, 2025
Housing is the largest line in most older adults' budgets, and rents have risen faster than Social Security checks. This guide covers the programs that help: Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, Section 202 supportive housing, and LIHTC apartments, with the income limits and application steps for each.
April 12, 2025
Seniors who maintain an active lifestyle live longer, think better, and experience greater happiness, according to the National Institute on Aging. Researchers at Edinburgh University found that even learning a new language can improve brain function and delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Studies show that enjoyable hobbies directly impact both psychological and physical well-being.
April 10, 2025
The senior-care system is dense with jargon (CMS, MDS, ADLs, IADLs, NOA), licensing acronyms, and care-level distinctions that mostly only make sense from the inside. Families researching senior care for the first time benefit from a few hours of background reading before touring a community or talking to an advisor. Our education library is the explainer track: what each care level actually means, how the system is funded, who licenses what, what kinds of conditions tend to trigger which level of care, and the basic medical vocabulary families encounter (mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, ADLs, IADLs, Activities of Daily Living). Read three articles here and the rest of the site starts to make sense.
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