In nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the elderly, it is critical to be vigilant for abuse signs. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports the most common types of abuse include physical (29%), psychological (21%), gross neglect (14%),…
Envision Jane, an elderly woman whose health had deteriorated to the point she decided she needed to move into an assisted living facility. Jane’s arthritis had worsened to the point where she couldn’t dress, she struggled to get in and…
Three out of four Americans aged 50 or older wish to age in place according to a study conducted by AARP. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home-sharing (32%),…