Learn about the changes that come with aging and how to handle them with grace. Find tips for maintaining your independence, improving your home’s safety, and keeping your mind sharp.
For many seniors, the golden years can bring a mix of challenges, especially when it comes to making ends meet. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers a practical helping hand, aiming to ease some of these challenges for low-income seniors. This program isn’t just about assistance; it’s a recognition of your lifelong hard work … Read more
Our generation is a generation of worriers. It is what we do! We grew up on an era of air raid drills and bomb shelters. So what do seniors worry about most? A recent study conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network identified the top 10 things seniors over 55 fear most. They represent … Read more
About 27 percent of older adults 65 and older live alone according to Pew Research. But is it safe? Is it born out of preference or necessity? The answer to the question Is it safe for senior citizens to be living alone? is both yes and no! The real answer is that it depends. Many … Read more
The threat of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities has led elderly individuals and people with disabilities or underlying health conditions to seek safer administration of their care. For some, the most desirable place to receive ongoing services is in their own homes. According to the CDC, in the age of COVID-19, your … Read more
Seniors often face significant challenges in finding safe, affordable housing. The triple-headed monster of high health care costs, limited mobility, and limited or fixed incomes compound the problem! Being a low income senior is much more common than most people realize. The good news for seniors is that there is rental assistance for seniors in … Read more
Most research indicates that most aging seniors would prefer to say at home. To do that, seniors need help. What services do seniors need most? Here is our list of the top 10 senior needs: Mobility Medication Transportation Personal Care Nutrition Relationships Routine Respect Comfort Physical Activity Top 10 most common needs of aging seniors … Read more