Ask any senior where they want to grow old and the answer will most likely be at home. Home remains the ideal place to age for well over 70% of all seniors, a figure that’s remained fairly consistent, despite the pandemic and all the other challenges of recent years. This isn’t surprising either. Who would […]
Aging in Place
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Aging at Home
Aging in place, or aging at home, is a growing trend among seniors. Staying in your own home as you age has many benefits, from affordability to maintaining a sense of independence. For some, however, it can be risky, particularly if you’re experiencing difficulty handling daily chores or maintaining your home. Before deciding to age […]
7 Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Taking care of an aging individual in your home comes with plenty of responsibility and challenges. It’s not an easy task and requires a lot of effort, commitment, and mental resilience. Thankfully, following simple home safety tips for seniors can make things much easier. A home is a haven, a place to retreat to after […]
Pros and Cons of Aging at Home
Aging in your own home, or aging in place, is the goal for many seniors. Most people don’t want to give up their familiar surroundings, especially when their home is filled with many good memories. There are also many pros and cons of aging at home. Some of these are obvious, while others might have […]
AgingCare Review – An Interesting Resource for Caregivers
Caregiving can be an incredibly isolating role. You’re putting a large amount of emotional energy into another person, often leaving very little for your own needs. Self-care can be a valuable way to help in this area, but it isn’t always enough. Besides, self-care doesn’t address many of the challenges that caregivers face, like how […]
Tackling the Hard Topics: Death and End of Life Care
The end of a person’s life is often an extremely hard and scary topic, one that many of us avoid talking about. Yet, having this conversation with loved ones is critical.