This link to the article by Sara Zeff Geber names Ageism and discrimination as the reasons that our country’s Senior Housing Communities are not getting the support, Personal Protective Equipment and test kits that they have requested and need to fight Covid-19. She suggests some actions that each of us can and should do to…
Watch Out for Care Giver Burnout!
Do you know a person who is care giving for a spouse or a parent? Did you know that care giving burnout increases the risk of illness or death dramatically? The chances of a care giver becoming incapacitated (or dying before their loved one) creates dangers and serious problems for the person being cared for…
Getting Started: Senior Housing for You
Do I need senior housing and what is it all about? This is a question frequently asked when families are faced with the fact that mom, dad or they themselves are no longer living safely or happily in their current home. We realize that folks usually do not want to leave their present home, but…
When Did You Realize You Were a Caregiver?
Sometimes it is easy to pinpoint when you became a caregiver. Perhaps when your spouse, or parent, or friend had a sudden diagnosis or health emergency. And, all at once you were there to help and support, to remind and buoy them. Maybe it was a fall, a stroke, an accident but you know when…
Is Home Sharing or Home Matching in Your Future?
Many seniors are finding that they wish to remain in their current home but are short on living expenses or may need a bit of help with maintenance or chores. Some people call this “house rich, but cash poor.” Some are finding the solution by renting out a room or two in their homes. If…
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