The word "palliative" literally translates to mean "relieving pain." Palliative (pronounced "pal-ee-uh-tiv") care is often confused with other types of elder care, and most especially with hospice care, but this type of care is highly specialized and has its own appropriate place within the greater menu of senior care services. In this article, you [...]
As people age, their mental and physical health begins to falter and that means they're no longer able to care for themselves. This is something that affects almost everyone, particularly as our parents reach their elder years. This becomes frustrating when our parents are no longer able to be left alone, but aren't quite [...]
As we age, our priorities and preferences change. We may no longer enjoy cleaning the large house we raised our families in, we may start to feel a little lonely or isolated without the hustle and bustle of earlier years, and the lawn may feel like more of a hassle than it once did. [...]
As a person ages, his or her body becomes weaker and less immune. People naturally become weaker when they are past their prime. Sometimes, however, such weakness can also be accelerated by poor health. Elderly people are also more likely to develop illnesses because of a weak immune system. Sometimes the body can also [...]
There are many senior living options available today from assisted living and nursing homes to specialized memory care centers. Choosing the right type of facility can seem overwhelming as you need to consider not only cost but also the level of care, specialized services, and quality of care. If your loved one is struggling [...]
The best assisted living senior care begins and ends with a safe, affordable facility that provides all the comfort of home with all the added peace of mind that comes with the availability of regular social activities and top-notch medical services. However, the problem for families attempting to reserve a space in an assisted [...]
