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What is level of care and what does that mean with regard to the care for which your senior loved one qualifies? Some caregivers of senior adults will hear this sentence in the future if you have not already heard it.  If your senior loved one had a recent hospitalization followed by a short stay … Read more

Longevity is not simply a word for many seniors. Seniors not only dream about living their lives to the fullest as they age but are really doing it every day! Recently I spotted an older woman enjoying herself plugging pennies into a one armed bandit.  On her back there was a sign like we used to … Read more

Technology has the power to help seniors live the life they choose in a safe and comfortable manner while also giving families and caregivers peace of mind. Technology continues to evolve to better meet the needs of the increasing numbers of seniors who want to live at home as long as possible and the caregivers … Read more

The doctor says your senior loved one is in the midst of a health crisis and asks if decisions have been made regarding life extending care.  Are you the one who has to decide?  What do you do now? Many times our loved ones do not create a document that would help direct us regarding what … Read more

Where can we get that and where can I read more about ___  are two questions we hear frequently. We have, in the past, sent readers in one direction or another to find what they sought but now have a different response — one that answers a question for us at Senior Care Corner as … Read more

Many families across the nation are asking themselves this question: What is the best living option for Grandma (or Grandpa)? As our senior loved ones age, they often experience a functional decline.  Sometimes they have more trouble staying steady when they walk, resulting in frequent falls. Some of our loved ones have trouble taking care … Read more

As we enter the fall season, it is a good time to think about the possibility of our senior loved ones taking a fall of their own – but unfortunately not the kind that comes with changing leaves and cooler temperatures! Of course, none of us want this because of the risk of injury, hospitalization … Read more