Huzurevlerim The care almanac
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Taking on the role of an unpaid family caregiver is challenging under any circumstances, and caring for someone with dementia brings additional, unique difficulties. Beyond the common caregiver…
Advertising for senior living often shows smiling, silver-haired couples walking hand-in-hand on the beach or relaxing together at home. Those images present an appealing vision of aging, but…
Nursing homes have been in the headlines as they confront the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. These communities, home to many vulnerable residents, have been especially affected by…
The Centers for Disease Control recently released a report on U.S. life expectancy showing a decline for the first time since 1993. Data from 2015 indicate the average…
We often hear that most older adults prefer to remain in their homes as they age. But what drives that preference? A recent study by the AP-NORC Center…
If you work in sales or marketing for a senior living community—whether a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or a rental retirement community—you know how challenging it can…
One of the many reasons people look forward to retirement is the chance to relax. Retirement should be a period of enjoyment, free from work-related stress, heavy responsibilities,…
The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mahatma Gandhi Stories that show people helping others are a welcome counterpoint…
There was an insightful interview in Forbes last year titled “Dilemma: Senior Living Facility or Kids’ Inheritance?” in which financial expert Larry Light spoke with Certified Financial Planner…
I often write and speak about the many benefits of living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community. Visiting CCRCs across…
