AGING IN PLACE/SENIOR SOLUTIONS
Assisted Living Requirements: What to Expect
Many seniors, caregivers, and the families of seniors may wonder: What are the requirements for assisted living? Assisted living is one of the main...
ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA
Games for Seniors with Dementia
As researchers gain more and more understanding about dementia, developing games for seniors and having fun is proving to play an important role in...
ASSISTED LIVING
Lack of Oversight in Assisted Living Facilities: Does it Pose Special...
Many families struggle with the tough decision on where someone with dementia behaviors should live. Often assisted living looks less like a nursing home...
CAREGIVER TRAINING
Caregiving Books: Our Favorites
Books are nice to reach for when you may be facing a particularly difficult time. To know that someone else has gone through something...
Frailty—a Unifying Concept for Elder Care and Prevention
Today people are living longer, but they are not always in good health. Experts predict that the number of people who live past the...
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia in the United States today. It devastates families, leaving in its wake fear, sadness, and confusion....
Tips for Crafting a Caregiver Resume
For caregivers looking to change jobs, or for those seeking to enter the caregiving field, strong resumes are vitally necessary. However, resumes for caregiver...
How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver
Caregivers of elderly loved ones know how much time and energy are required by the caregiving task. Oftentimes, family caregivers are forced to choose...
