September is Healthy Aging Month Talking about aging can often be taboo but it really shouldn’t be- after all, 60 is the new 50! Life expectancies have consistently increased since 1950 and only continue to do so as time goes on. We are living longer and better in our golden years with an average age […]
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Cover Your Assets
COVER YOUR A$$et$ You have heard that you need to protect your assets time and time again but is it really true? We are here to tell you emphatically that YES… YOU HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO PROVIDE FOR YOURSELF AND THE ONES YOU LOVE- DON’T RUN THE RISK OF GIVING ALL THAT […]
Medicare vs Medicaid
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE vs MEDICAID Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-funded & operated health insurance programs with significant cost differences and covered services. Medicare is a federal program consisting of four parts (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D) that provides health coverage if you are 65 years of age or older or […]
Independence
Celebrating Seniors’ Independence As we age, many things change but what doesn’t change is our desire for independence. Many seniors wish to age-in-place but find that they struggle with certain, everyday tasks that once were second nature to them. These tasks, also referred to as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), can be any of the […]
Safety Tips for Older Adults
Older Adult Safety Tips for National Safety Month Safety is something that should always be paramount, but this becomes especially important for older adults! Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for a fall-related injury and, in most cases, these falls were preventable. Falls are problematic as they can not […]
Home Care FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care The world of home care continues to evolve but we want you to know that we are here to help provide the care required to age in place and guide you through the entire process start to finish. To help clarify, we have prepared this brief list of Frequently […]