Age in place articles, news & tips from industry experts in your community
Aging in place services Fairhope, AL elder law attorney providing seniors, their families, caregivers and professionals consultation and advocacy. Nursing home care and retirement planning. Contact Kyla Kelim 251-281-8120 Aging in Alabama P.O. Box 109 Fairhope, AL … [Read more...]
Each year, U.S. News and World Report releases its list of “Best Nursing Homes,” determined by quarterly ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and it also issues an Honor Roll which consists this year of 39 nursing homes that earned the highest possible ratings in … [Read more...]
The following article was written by my business partner, Felicia Coalson. If you need an attorney for wills, trusts and estate work, she is on the ball! At Eldercare Life Solutions, we offer conservatorship services and I can tell you that she is spot on with her advice. Good reading! You can … [Read more...]
The following is an article written by Alyssa Gerace for Senior Housing News. In the past 10-plus years, there has been a trend away from nursing homes and to other, more home-like forms of long-term care for American seniors. Most say the shift is due to nursing homes’ high costs, but also some … [Read more...]
There are over 6 million people in my home state of Tennessee. Of that number, 2 million are seniors. Wow! That is a staggering number to me. Do you all know how many mountains, valleys, coves and out-of-the-way places there is here to hide seniors and their caregivers? Like a lot of other states, … [Read more...]
In today’s blog we have pulled a section from our website to address some questions from our clients as well as questions we have received via email. We hope some of these answer your questions regarding our services and what to expect. Q. What exactly is a geriatric care manager? … [Read more...]
The following is a guest post by Susan Avello. Susan is a great resource in the elder care industry. Please see her contact information after the article. I’ve been under the impression and for years that minorities are more apt to bring an elderly or disabled loved one into their home as … [Read more...]
There are many ways that a geriatric care manager can help your loved ones that live in an assisted living. This is even more important when the family lives out-of-town and needs someone in the area to oversee the care of the senior residing alone in the facility. Below are several ways that a … [Read more...]
Blount County Elderwatch members receive proclamation for WEAAD from Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell . How big is the problem? No one really knows because it is so underreported. Research shows that only one in five cases are ever reported to authorities. Elder abuse can happen to any older … [Read more...]
