The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are changing, and pumpkins are everywhere. Fall is here! Although autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, the change of seasons can also present several health and safety hazards for seniors. In preparation for the coming colder months, here are some helpful tips […]
What’s the Future of Home Healthcare?
By 2020, 17% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. According to the AARP, 90% of these seniors hope to age in place in their own homes. As healthcare costs continue to rise, healthcare professionals and government agencies are also looking for ways to make care more affordable. All of these factors have […]
Home Healthcare Terms You Should Know
Are you considering home healthcare for yourself or a loved one? Whether you are just learning about home care options or have been receiving care for some time, there are some important terms and phrases that you should know. Familiarity with these phrases – or the new meanings for familiar words in a home care […]
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 […]
