May 13, 2013 | Assisted Living News
For many older Americans, their need for assisted living or at-home eldercare doesn't stem from physical limitations, but mental ones. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in eight individuals in this age group suffers from Alzheimer's disease,...
May 10, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Depression is a major concern among the elderly, both among individuals who receive at-home eldercare and those who reside within assisted living facilities. Recently, researchers sought to determine if incorporating a physical exercise routine into these...
May 8, 2013 | Assisted Living News, Healthcare Technology
With approximately 90 percent of elderly Americans preferring to age in place, developing ways to accommodate this desire while maintaining constant communication and keeping track of vital information regarding each care recipient is a challenge all care managers...
May 3, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Just as the individual needs of elderly Americans vary substantially, so too do the services rendered by assisted living and home care communities. But, as the Baby Boomer generation passes retirement age, eldercare professionals from each area of this field will have...
Apr 30, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Certain aspects of the aging process – including chronic illnesses and physical limitations – can substantially affect the quality of life for an elderly individual and, consequently, the amount of monitoring and care they require. Recently, The New York...
Apr 23, 2013 | Assisted Living News
Just as a larger population than ever before is beginning to evaluate their options for quality eldercare, a new survey conducted by Genworth Financial Inc – an international insurance provider – has revealed that the cost of assisted living has increased...
