There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. Caregiving is universal. Rosalynn Carter Caregiving is a life-cha…

The term ‘Assisted Living‘ has become a catchphrase for everything related to senior living. Rather than an accurate umbrella term, however, Assisted Living is a specific and, in some cases, regulated type of senior living community.&nbsp…

It is estimated that there are 53 million Americans, that amounts to one in five, assisting their older relatives, spouses, friends or neighbors with daily tasks such as cooking, showering or dressing. Being a caregiver can be a stressful job, but fo…

Part II A Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Self-care activities. These can be broken down in this way: Acute care: Short-term treatment provided by a health care professional for illness or injury. The care is usually delivered in a hospital settin…

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” — Saint Augustine Travel holds a wealth of benefits for older Americans who, perhaps no longer tied down by work or young children, can now embark on journeys filled with personal…