If your parent or senior loved one is considering aging in place, here are some important factors to consider when making this important decision. […]
What Does it Mean to “Age in Place?”
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Health Care Provider
When you or an older loved one begins to need extra support at home, enlisting the help of a home health care provider can be invaluable. Home healthcare makes it possible for seniors to “age in place” by offering a range of medical services to help them remain safe, happy, and healthy in the comfort […]
3 Top Benefits of At-Home Care
Our homes provide a sense of comfort, familiarity, and stability. That’s why many older adults would prefer to “age in place” and continue living in their homes as long as possible. However, illnesses, injuries, and other health concerns can make it more challenging to safely age in place, especially for those who live alone. One […]
5 Reasons Seniors Receive Better Care at Home
While hospitals can provide specialized and emergency care better than anywhere else, it turns out that there’s no better place for rehabilitation than at home. Here’s why: Home rehabilitation tends to be shorter. It turns out that the comforts of home can affect our mental and physical health. Stress negatively impacts health, including how quickly […]
The Return of the Multi-generational Household
The two-parent household was a relatively new idea in the post-World War II boom. Generations that followed may have thought this household configuration was the norm. But prior to the 1940’s, multi-generational households with grandparents, parents, minor children, and even adult children, cousins, and other relatives were the norm in the United States. Since the […]
