Surveys consistently show that most older adults hope to age in place. Maintaining community and family ties are common motivations to remain in a family home after retirement. Better weather …
Continue Reading
One of the most difficult decisions an older couple can make is whether to remain in the home they own or to sell the home and move to a retirement …
Continue Reading
The adult children of disabled parents are often asked for advice about their parents’ housing options. When parents need around-the-clock care, a nursing home might be the most realistic choice. …
Continue Reading
Almost 6 million people in the United States are living with dementia. About 97% of dementia patients are over the age of 65. The CDC predicts that 14 million people …
Continue Reading
When adult children discuss housing choices with their aging parents, it may become apparent that it would be wise for the parents to move to an environment that caters to …
Continue Reading
Older adults who shop for a retirement community might base their decision on several factors. Location is important to seniors who want to live near friends and family or continue …
Continue Reading
As adult children help their aging parents decide how to meet their future housing needs, they typically ask whether the parent is capable of aging in place. Older adults often …
Continue Reading
Older Americans with modest incomes are increasingly challenged to find affordable housing. Statistics show that households consisting of people who have reached the age of 80 have a mean annual …
Continue Reading
Nursing homes provide residential care for patients who need around-the-clock medical attention. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that nearly two-thirds of nursing home residents are over the age …
Continue Reading
Florida has a growing population. It also trails Maine with the second highest population of residents who are 65 or older. Finding affordable homes for the state’s influx of older …
Continue ReadingRegistering is free and incredibly easy. In fact it takes only 34 seconds.
But why register?
Receive access to content only available to registered members.
Share stories, experiences, and information in our Senior Care forum.
Help us make Senior Care Advice better for everyone by answering surveys and providing valuable feedback.
