Physical Challenges That Come with Aging In Place
According to AARP the goal of 3 out of 4 Americas ages 50 plus is aging in place. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), building an additional or accessory dwelling unit (31%) and locating into villages that provide services which enable aging in place (56%). These communities become a source of support and engagement for residents and give a sense of grounding through memories of a long time home environment. Seniors who want to reside in a community (aka, age in place) rather than seek residential ... Read More
Family Caregiving Meeting Can Solve a lot of Problems
A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made, changes in diagnosis or prognosis, and help to ensure that all family members feel that they have a voice. Family meetings can also help to keep caregiving responsibilities from falling solely on the shoulders of one family member. In addition, family caregiving meetings can foster cooperation among family members, ensure transparency and lessen the stress associated with caring for an aging loved one. ... Read More
