Independence 4 Seniors

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Take a closer look at in-home care

Deciding what type of long-term care loved ones need when they are no longer able to live totally independently is an important decision that should not be considered lightly. If given the option to live one's golden years in an institutional setting or in one's own home, the majority of people would choose their own homes. There are many instances when home care is a perfectly appropriate and… read more

Posted March 17, 2010
Tags: home care costs, long-term care, quality of life

Mar
09

Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications

As the economy struggles, it's hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared for in their own homes, some dark questions may linger: Are you inadvertently putting your loved ones at risk? Who are you inviting into your… read more

Posted March 09, 2010
Tags: elder abuse, home care costs

Mar
03

A Little Goes a Long Way Towards Maintaining Independence

A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fitness is highly emphasized in today's society, but when it comes to the frail elderly, exercise and fitness are not necessarily health topics that come readily to mind. However, the benefits of even moderate exercise for seniors are so great that it should not be overlooked. Recent studies suggest that senior citizens who exercise – even if they didn’t… read more

Posted March 03, 2010
Tags: exercise, healthy habits, quality of life