by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
A shortage of affordable housing for seniors could lead to the next housing crisis. A housing study released by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation says homes are too costly, not accessible to seniors with challenges with mobility and...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
The time after retirement is often referred to as the “golden years” for many senior citizens, but this part of life comes with its own issues. While growing old with a partner or with family members can be a great experience, there are many changes in daily needs and...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Making the decision to place an older relative in an independent or assisted living home can be difficult on you and your family. Elderly relatives may not think that they need help and care, but when they have trouble with daily activities or need 24-hour medical...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Are you currently caring for seniors in your family? If you have a parent who lives alone or in your home, you know that it can be a challenge to provide the daily resources that he or she needs. This issue is often complicated for many adult children by the fact that...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Did you know that: Assisted living industry growth is expected to be spurred by the 77 million Baby Boomers planning to retire over the next two decades. Medicaid benefits pay for the assisted living costs of an estimated 19% of all those that reside in assisted...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | senior health, Senior Living
Open enrollment for Medicare has begun and experts, including our own Jon Scott Williams, say it offers an opportunity to reassess the care needs for seniors to ensure that they are in the best plan to suit their needs. With Medicare Open Enrollment Comes Chance to...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Caring for your parents can become more difficult as they age. The average person can’t always meet the nursing needs of seniors. At least 70% of people over the age of 65 will need to look into long term dedicated senior care options at some point in their life. If...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
When it comes to senior living options, today there are more alternatives than there were in the past. Where elder care previously only included assisted living homes, there are now alternatives that range from 24/7 skilled nursing care for seniors to independent...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Are you currently exploring the senior living options in your area? If so, you may have narrowed down whether you need assisted or independent senior housing, and what medical care you will need on a daily basis. However, there are other aspects of senior care to...
by Bonito | Jul 17, 2017 | Senior Living
Research shows that at least 70% of people over age 65 will need long-term care services and support at some point in their lifetime. Chances are your parents or a loved one will need short-term or long-term assistance with daily activities during their lifetime. Here...