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Long-Term Care Insurance Explained Long-term care insurance is an increasingly common option available to people concerned about the cost of long-term care services in retirement. The cost of long-term care can be significant and is often not covered by healthcare plans. With the rising cost of health care, there is a growing demand for reliable… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance

Tips for Managing a Loved One’s Finances Even though tens of millions of adults take care of loved ones, not many identify as a caregiver. Caregivers usually tend to the needs of another person with limitations such as disability or illness. Besides looking out for the physical well-being of people with limited capabilities, caregivers also… Continue reading A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Finances for a Loved one

Paying for Assisted Living When your elderly loved one is still physically, mentally, and socially active, interested in pursuing some of their interests, and fairly independent but, at the same time, also requires assistance with some activities of daily living (ADLs), then they may be ready to join an assisted living community. Assisted living is… Continue reading How to Save Money on Assisted Living

Offering residents a chance to age in their own home, home care aides and home health agencies are perfect for seniors who need more support than a family member could provide, but want to maintain a level of comfort and independence. Searching for a home care agency, either for yourself or as a family caregiver,… Continue reading Best In-Home Care Services for Seniors

Help for the Elderly Parents   Senior citizens require more general care than younger individuals with their day to day lives, so it is important to provide them with services and programs that can give them the help they so desperately need. The majority of these services are given to them through assisted living communities,… Continue reading Help for the Elderly: Programs and Services

Common Misconceptions About All Senior Living Retirement means freedom — to spend your time as you wish and enjoy life however you want. While you’re free from the obligations of work, however, your obligations at home remain. Perhaps the usual home upkeep provides you with the comfort of daily familiarity, but there are also some… Continue reading 14 Common Misconceptions About All Senior Living

Senior Meal Delivery Service Review The coronavirus pandemic has made it particularly difficult for many senior citizens to get food in a safe way, but thankfully there were plenty of grocery delivery and meal delivery services available to them that did not require them to go to grocery stores themselves. Some services offered restaurant delivery… Continue reading Senior Meal Delivery Service Review: 2021 Edition

Although it can be challenging to engage in regular exercise, especially as aging impacts the entire body, older adults in particular from at least two and a half hours of physical activity each week according to the National Institute on Aging, or as much as physically possible. Regular exercise can help senior citizens maintain their… Continue reading 10 Easy Exercises for Seniors

Downsizing as a senior can be a stressful and emotional journey; while decluttering can feel freeing at times, it can also mean parting with some well-loved pieces of furniture and mementos in your home. Whether you are an older adult transitioning to a senior living community or a family member helping with the process of… Continue reading Senior Guide on Downsizing: An Essential Checklist

Getting older alone often brings about feelings of isolation. Many seniors living on their own also face the challenges of keeping up with the daily demands of household upkeep and performing basic tasks. Some gradually lose the motivation to engage in their favorite activities, much less explore new interests. All the same, persistent myths about… Continue reading Assisted Living: Expectations vs Reality