01/17/2018
How To Plan Care For Aging Parents via
How To Plan Care For Aging Parents
Though many aging parents resist help, the time may come when that changes. Adult children need to participate in the plan of care for loved ones. Outside helpers need a written plan of care for safety, movement and fun for best quality of life. Also, listen to your older parent's wishes.
09/26/2017
This article from the BBC looks at loneliness as a public health issue.
Loneliness: The cost of the 'last taboo'
Loneliness costs £6,000 per person in ill-health, says a study, with calls to end the "stigma".
04/13/2015
The cost of aging in America keeps increasing. Geriatric Care Managers and Senior Move Managers can help you to manage those costs.
http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/04/09/elder-care-costs-keep-climbing-nursing-home-bill-now-91k
Elder care costs keep climbing; nursing home bill now $91K - US News
NEW YORK (AP) — The steep cost of caring for the elderly continues to climb. The median bill for a year in a nursing home is now $91,250, according to an industry survey out Thursday.
04/07/2015
We love becoming minimalist at Carative Care Managers and Carative Senior Move Managers. Many our clients live in cluttered homes from a lifetime of accumulating obsessions. We try to help them to becoming "essentialist's" and use only what they need.
The Simple Guide to a Clutter-Free Home
No matter how far away from clutterfree your home may seem, just implement the four steps found in this simple guide.
04/03/2015
Between 2010 and 2030, the portion of the U.S. population ages 65 and older will increase by 80 percent. Mary Kay Buysse of NASMM is featured in this excellent article about . http://bayareane.ws/1D0LQ6h
Marni Jameson: When seniors need to downsize
When seniors can't, or would rather not, downsize their living spaces, professionals can be asked to step in. One way to find them is through the National Association of Senior Move Managers, which has 1,000 members throughout North America.
04/02/2015
Saving money is essential as we get older. This article offers lots of good tips from AARP and Walgreens
Money-Saving Tips for Seniors
We all love a good bargain, no matter what our age. But if you're a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding discounted goods and services can mean the difference between making ends meet and going without....
04/02/2015
Many of our clients want to know how to find the best assisted living community for their loved ones. This article answers a lot of those questions: http://bit.ly/1y3ymGW
How to Find the Best Assisted Living Community for You - US News
Some facilities offer greater independence, while others provide a higher level of care.
04/02/2015
Wondering about the services geriatric care managers provide? Check out this article: http://bit.ly/1MGwSsr
Why You Need a Geriatric Care Manager | OurParents Blog
Managing the care of an aging parent can be a major burden that takes both a mental and physical toll. Overwhelmed family members can find the relief they need