Seniors For Living

Essential Items for Assisted Living Residents

Michelle Seitzer — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:43 +0000

Find out what items that may not be top of mind when packing for an assisted living transition but are essential nonetheless.

Creative Alzheimer’s Care Options

Michelle Seitzer — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Increased demand and positive growth prospects have inspired creative options for specialized dementia care. Learn more in today's post.

The Value of Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

dawnlovsj — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:21 +0000

This guest blog post is by Dana Perry, CELA and Ryan Barry, both of whom are part of the Elder Law team at the Tennessee-based law firm of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. Part I: Guidelines for Ensuring Effective Medicaid Planning Families coping with both the emotional and legal complexities associated with long-term elder care [...]

Bringing Hospice to Assisted Living

Michelle Seitzer — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:26 +0000

The opportunity for families to make hospice arrangements without having to transition their loved ones is a tremendous relief and burden lifted.

Seniors as Caregivers: Risks, Rewards and Options

Michelle Seitzer — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Know a senior who is also a caregiver? Find ways to bolster their efforts and provide respite rather than giving unsolicited advice.

Home Care or Community Care: Deciding What’s Best

Michelle Seitzer — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:35 +0000

The answer to what’s best will be different for every family, but remember this: it is perfectly acceptable, even necessary, to reach out for help.

Can You Go Shopping in Assisted Living?

Michelle Seitzer — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:14 +0000

How do you handle shopping for necessities for a loved one in assisted living?

Update of Top 100 Senior Blogs & Sites

Michelle Seitzer — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:47 +0000

Check out our update of the ever-popular Top 100 listing of boomer/senior blogs!

Taking Care of Dad on Mother’s Day

Michelle Seitzer — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:24 +0000

Though the men will have their day in June, families caring for aging parents, friends and relatives should keep Dad and Grandpa in mind this weekend too.

Celebrating Mother’s Day in Assisted Living

Michelle Seitzer — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:00:17 +0000

This may be a bittersweet Mother’s Day if it is the first without Mom at home. Get tips for maintaining normalcy in this post.