There are many different levels of care available to people as they age.  Two of the least well known are independent senior living communities and assisted living communities. However, these are two great options for people who want a community setting. These options fit the need for people who want […]

You’re the caregiver for an aging parent, spouse or elderly loved one dealing with issues associated with aging.  You’re learning what to do on the fly – and it isn’t easy.  Along the way things will come up and the answer won’t be obvious.  You’ll wonder to yourself if there’s […]

When someone is in a rehab center or hospital their care plan needs to be adjusted.  Care solutions need to be modified.   You are ready to do whatever’s needed to help your loved one in that situation. You look to the elder care professionals helping your loved one for advice.  […]

People love to use the phrase “Aging in Place.”  But what does it mean?  In this episode of the podcast I’m going to discuss it and how sometimes aging in place requires making a transition to a different type of care. I hope this is really helpful and relieves some […]

There are various long-term care options available to assist our aging parents, spouses or elderly loved ones.  When your new to the caregiving process these options can seem confusing and overwhelming.  Things become even more confusing when the same care option has two different names. In today’s episode I discuss […]

The other day I hurt my shoulder.  I couldn’t do anything for myself.  I was totally dependent on my wife and kids for assistance.  Fortunately they were there and happy to help. However, I felt like a burden.  I was putting them out and making their lives difficult.  They had […]

Timeshares work really well for some people.  But for others they can be a big problem.  If your loved one purchased a time share they can’t afford be careful discussing it with them.  Don’t make them feel worse about their decision.  Show them support and help them deal with the […]

Caring for an aging parent, spouse or elderly loved one is difficult.  It can be very stressful.  However, listening to what others have experienced can sometimes be the most frustrating part of the process. Everyone’s situation is different.  Don’t look at what others do or achieve and expect the same […]

Memory care assisted living is a great resource for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia.  It provides tremendous assistance to people in need of a special kind of help.  However, like everything else, there can be some challenges.  Specifically how your cognitively impaired loved one […]

People think elder law attorneys are expensive.  Why wouldn’t they.  Elder Law attorneys often ask for big checks – many times thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.  But the value the they provide can be tremendous.  Check out this episode to learn more about how elder law attorneys charge […]