According to Consumer Reports’ “Nursing Home Quality Monitor” not all nursing homes are created equal. Here is what you should know before checking yourself or a loved one into one. The report showed that the quality of care has not improved much in the past 6...

One thing that you should consider when looking for an elder care home is the food that they serve. Not only should it be nutritional, it should also be edible. Not eating can pose serious health risks for the elderly. (...)

More people each year are faced with the dilemma of caring for their elderly family members. In some cases, you may be able to provide for these needs yourself. Other times, you may find that work, children, or other responsibilities make it difficult for you to...

It can seem overwhelming when you are faced with selecting a residential care home for your loved one so we designed a few tips to help you with your decision. These tips should be used as a guideline in making your selection. (...)

Nursing homes are becoming more of a necessity as the general population continues to age. Many families find it difficult to keep up with the care demands that their elderly loved ones may require. In these cases, they will often turn to nursing homes for help. (...)

Many people look forward to retirement. They might be planning to tour the world, move to a warmer climate, play golf everyday, or just sit down and relax. However, in many cases, the day to day chores of living cut into the time that they have to relax and enjoy...

When you think of daycare, you might consider a place to send your young children that are not yet of school age while you are at work. You know that they are safe and cared for, and are able to go about your work day. (...)

Care homes can vary greatly from city to city and state to state. In order to find the right one for you, there are some things that you should consider. Here is a look at some of the top considerations for finding a care home. (...)

Finding a good health care provider can be a bit of a challenge. However, if you know the right questions to ask, it does not have to be. There are many reasons why you may need to look into long term care for your loved one. (...)

As people age, they often experience a regression in their dependency. Once independent people find that must rely more and more on friends and family to do even basic tasks. This change of affairs may cause them to become increasingly childlike, and they may...

As you age, elder care may become a growing concern for you. Part of this care should include getting an elder care attorney. This growing specialty helps deal with the laws that affect seniors that have be incapacitated due to debilitating illnesses. (...)

Many people will be faced with the issue of needing nursing home or in-home care services as a senior. Even for a relatively healthy person, the general pains and symptoms can one day catch up, making it difficult to complete everyday tasks, and even part time help...

You are looking for a residential senior home facility and discover that there are many choices. How do you know which one is the right choice? Here is a summary of the choices and what they have to offer. (...)

If you are considering a nursing home for your loved one for the first time, it may seem sort of overwhelming. Different homes will offer different features, making the decision more difficult. (...)