When Downsizing Isn't Enough: Many Reasons for Moving into a Retirement Residence
By Lisa M. Petsche As people age, there's a good chance that at some point their home will no longer suit their lifestyle or their needs. Moving to a different [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche As people age, there's a good chance that at some point their home will no longer suit their lifestyle or their needs. Moving to a different [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche As we age, there's a good chance that eventually our home will no longer suit our lifestyle or our needs. Common reasons for relocating include simplifying [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche When older people are living alone, there may be concerns about their physical well-being, emotional well-being or both. Particularly in situations where they are having health [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche If you have a parent who lives alone, you may be concerned about his or her physical or emotional well being - or both. Especially if he or [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Retirement homes are private pay, wellness-oriented settings that enable active seniors to maintain or improve their independence and overall health. They provide security, convenience, companionship and the opportunity [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche As people age, and especially if they have chronic health conditions, there's a good chance that at some point their home will no longer suit their [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche Retirement residences are private pay facilities intended to enable active seniors to maintain or improve their independence and overall health. However, they vary considerably in terms [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche The average age at admission of nursing home residents is 82 years. Two-thirds are admitted from a hospital or another facility, while the rest are admitted [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche There's a good chance that, sooner or later, your aging parent will require hospitalization for a medical crisis or surgical procedure, especially if he or she [...]
By Lisa M. Petsche The time has come. You've had to do the up until now unthinkable: place a relative on the waiting list for a long-term care facility (commonly [...]