By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA As a placement and referral advisor, I’ve worked with many caregivers who want to keep their loved one home as long as possible. Home is where the person is most comfortable, and it typically is the least expensive option. Yet, for a variety of factors, home may not be the
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November 5, 2016
Senior Housing – Independent Living, Get on a Wait List or Two
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA There are more and more senior living options being built around the metro. You would think there should be openings, right? Typically, when a new building opens, and if it is a continuum of care, independent living, assisted living and memory care being the most common, the independent living portion
February 9, 2015
Be Heart Healthy!
By Chris & Laurie Kemp February is American Heart Month. You can celebrate by taking some steps to improve your own heart health. According to the National Institute of Health there are many things you can do. Here are just a few: Exercise regularly Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables Maintain a healthy weight
May 7, 2014
We All Want To Live At Home In Old Age, But…
We All Want To Live At Home In Old Age, But Know Nothing About the Quality of Care We’ll Get There MARCH 19, 2014 BY HOWARD GLECKMAN More than eight of every 10 people who need long-term support and services receive this care at home rather than in nursing homes or other institutional facilities. And nearly
December 31, 2013
Residential Homes: A Great Alternative to a Nursing Home
Recently, a client’s mother moved from a care center/nursing home to a residential home. The client wanted to look at options a month or so ago as he was unhappy with the care in the center. He wasn’t a fan of the small rooms and the likelihood that his mom would need to share a