For many older Americans, their need for assisted living or at-home eldercare doesn't stem from physical limitations, but mental ones....
READ MOREExercise may not address issue of care recipient depression
May 10, 2013 | Aging In Place, 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,...
How smartphones and tablets can simplify at-home eldercare
May 8, 2013 | Aging In Place, 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...
Five types of eldercare communities: Which group are you in?
May 3, 2013 | Aging In Place, 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...
Overlapping ailments pose challenges for assisted living communities
Apr 30, 2013 | Aging In Place, 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...
In-home eldercare costs stay stable as assisted living expenses soar
Apr 23, 2013 | Aging In Place, 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...
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