Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
Category: Active Adult Living Articles
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
God’s Hands and Feet – So Many Ways to Serve
What’s our purpose if not to help others? As God’s hands and feet in a troubled world, we are taught to… Read more »
Crime Safety!!
One of the best ways to ensure that you can enjoy your golden years is to live your life cautiously,… Read more »
Re-Wrap, Re-Gift: Connecting
Before you head into the express lane for holiday planning, take time to consider the concepts of re-wrapping and re-gifting… Read more »
Powers of Attorney: The First Step in Life Planning
A problem that I often see in dealing with elderly persons or their families is that many of them have… Read more »
Independent and Active Adult Living Financial Considerations
Costs Depending on the type of housing arrangement, the costs may range from as little as 30% of income in… Read more »
Independent and Active Adult Living Definitions
Apartments Some apartment complexes are designated specifically for older adults; others have sections reserved for those over a certain age…. Read more »
Getting Help with Transitioning Older Adults
Transitioning older adults was most commonly an activity executed by adult children, siblings or friends up until the last five… Read more »
Downsizing Yourself, Relocating a Loved One? Where Do You Begin?
What I hear most often in my professional life is “where do I begin?” This question resonates throughout my conversations… Read more »
