Many seniors are uncertain about their options when it comes to remaining in their home long term or downsizing. Depending on their situation; their health, if they have family around to help, and their finances, these are the things that they base their decision on, and usually their financial situation stops them from making the best choice for themselves about their health and receiving the […] Read more »
How Will the ACA (Obamacare) Affect Senior Citizens?
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has many implications for senior citizens and Medicare. AssistedLivingFacilities.org has compiled this infographic which offers the views of both the opponents and proponents of the legislation. Healthcare is very tricky and we do suggest doing all of your research that you can before choosing anything. Don’t be pressured into anything until you know what is what and how […] Read more »
Home Healthcare for Seniors
Many people are hesitant to place an aging loved one in a nursing home because of the lack of personalized care that seems to be prevalent in so many nursing homes. Impersonal care usually leads to unhappy seniors, which in turn means your loved one may not live as long. But what do you do when a loved one needs care or is unable to […] Read more »
Rise of Silver Surfers – What Do Over 50s Do On The Internet?
The over-50 crowd of today is nothing like previous generations. Retirees and boomers right now are far more active, more involved, and better with technology than their parents or grandparents were and business and service providers are moving to keep up with them. If your idea of a pensioner is a grey-haired woman sitting in a rocking chair, you need an update. She and her […] Read more »