Holiday Gathering & Aging Family Members

With many families that have children and siblings that live out-of-state or not nearby, the holiday season is a great time of bringing families together.  It is also a nice time to check-in with aging family members and notice if they need more help in the home or...

LGBTQ+ & Senior Living Communities

As a previous nursing home administrator, I have been asked at different times if senior living communities are permitted to discriminate towards LGBTQ+ seniors. I realize the general population does not thoroughly think about what LGBTQ+ seniors have faced in his/her...

Validation Therapy and Alzheimer’s Go Hand In Hand

Most of us have experienced firsthand of a loved one with dementia or at least know of someone that has the disease. An estimated 6.5 million Americans 65 years or older have Alzheimer’s. Caregiving for someone that has the disease can be quite challenging and...

Safety Is Key to Remaining in Your Home Longer

There are many reasons why seniors move from their home into a senior living community; sometimes it’s by choice and other times it is required for the person’s wellbeing. Most of us want to continue to live in our homes if possible. One of the most common factors of...

What To Do After You’re Discharged from a Hospital

If you or someone you know has been admitted to a hospital due to an injury or illness, sometimes you’re eligible for rehabilitation after being discharged. Before you’re discharged the hospital’s social worker/discharge planner will discuss two options; one being the...