Elder Care ABC

By Richard Holstein An adult family care home is in the assisted living category of retirement living. The services are the same and they have to abide by the same laws as an assisted living facility. The only difference is that an adult family care home can only have up to 5 residents.

By Leann Reynolds What exactly do the kidneys do? The kidneys help the body maintain homeostasis by filtering out waste products, balancing electrolyte levels, controlling blood pressure, and stimulating the production of red blood cells. According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidneys filter about 200 quarts of fluid each day, removing about two quarts (in [...]

By Jason Lom When it comes time to face the important family decision of how to care for an aging cherished one, the choices are limited. You can either place them in a nursing home, move them in with you, or hire an in home elder care company to take care of their day to [...]

By Joshua Fink After much conversation and decisions taken, the mother moved into an apartment next to where her daughter lived and operated her service business in a multi-use complex.

By Shelley Webb Winter weather can be a trying season for anybody living in colder climates, but for those of us caring for seniors, it is a time to remember that the colder weather can pose a higher risk of health and safety challenges for these aging loved ones. The American Geriatric Society Foundation for [...]

By Mary Wegman Susan was absolutely overwhelmed with working full-time, caring for her two grade-school children, and keeping her household afloat. Susan’s 70 year old mother, Grace, had recently become ill. She was losing weight, showing signs of memory loss, and mismanaging her medications. Grace had always been independent and was resistant to help. Constant [...]

By Jonathan Wickham As parents age and their children create their own families, taking care of an elderly person can become difficult. Additionally, most elderly do not wish to rely on the services of their children and family members. Most would like to remain independent, but at some point they start needing the help of [...]

Is your home safe? More than half of senior Americans that injure themselves falling do so at home. To reduce the risk of falling in your home you should make sure you have done every thing you can to make your home as safe as possible. To make this task easier, it will help to [...]