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By now we are all somewhat aware of the fact that millions of Americans are living longer and healthier lives. Given that the 65 and over population is expected to increase from approximately 35 million in 2000 to 55 million in 2020, a lot of time and energy spent on understanding and identifying what the [...]
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Whether you are a family member trying to choose the right home care company for your loved one, or you are a provider interviewing potential applicants, background checking is critical. Eldercare abuse comes in many forms: financial, emotional and physical. Being proactive about the selecting a home care provider can help you avoid worry, heartache [...]
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What is the definition of “home”? Well, in most dictionaries home is where you live at a particular time, a dwelling, an environment offering affection, safety and security, a haven. But it also goes beyond the confines of four walls and a roof over our heads. Home is also used in a broader sense relating [...]
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Part 2 in a series on Visitability. The most important thing you can do to make your home visit-able is to ensure that you have at least one zero-step entry into your home. That is access to your home that doesn’t require anyone navigating a change of level or steps. In case you do not [...]
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“Holidays are coming, holidays are coming, holidays are coming … watch out, look around, something’s coming, coming to town, coming to your town, holidays are coming, something magical, can you see it shining bright? Tis the season …” These are the lyrics from Coca Cola’s famous “Holidays are Coming” advertising that has been around for [...]
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Sure you’re an “active adult,” but are you proactive or reactive? In the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, Stephen Covey focuses on the importance of character when defining effectiveness stating that the first habit for developing character is Be Proactive. Covey explains it this way: “Reactive people are driven by feelings, circumstances, conditions, and [...]
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If you’re like the majority of Americans, you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. In life, sooner or later, the house that was built for an “average” family does not work and one of the greatest concerns people have as they grow older is that they may have to [...]
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Independence is America’s heritage and the 4th of July is a holiday that celebrates the will, courage, spirit and the soul of our nation. It is when we honor our “declaration” and our liberation from oppression, the establishing of independence, values and noble aspirations through the gathering of family and friends as we are bonded [...]
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We are in the midst of a massive generational shift. Much has been written about the demographics of Baby Boomers and how it represents the greatest transfer of wealth in the history of the world. But not much has been written about the non-economic impact of Baby Boomers and how our system of elder care [...]
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