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Senior Care Strategies for In Home Caretakers
Photo by Charlie Solorzano at Pexels When you become a caretaker for a senior, whether you’re a family member or a traveling care professional, you should be prepared to take on some seriously challenging tasks. Indeed, keeping someone safe takes a serious amount of...
Typical Duties of an In-Home Caretaker: Care, Compassion, and Quality Time
Photo by CottonBro at Pexels If you are trying to figure out what might be best for your aging loved one as their independence diminishes, you may like the idea of using an in-home caretaker. If this type of senior care is a bit of a mystery to you, no worries! Keep...
Respite Care Options for the Elderly: What is it and Where to Find it
Photo by Eduardo Barrios at Unsplash Having an aging loved one who’s health and independence are declining, may mean that you are slowly having to take over the position of a primary caregiver. Taking on the responsibilities of medication administration, grooming, and...
Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Each
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio at Pexels Navigating the best care options for an elderly loved one can be very confusing and overwhelming. There are so many variations of care, and it can be hard to know what’s best for your situation. Both assisted living and in-home...
Taxation in Retirement: How 401k’s, IRA’s and Other Retirement Income are Taxed
Photo by Kelly Sikkema Production from Unsplash When it comes to retirement, one of the biggest questions on people's minds is how their income will be taxed. There are a variety of different retirement plans out there, each with its own set of rules when it comes to...
Is a Caregiver a Housekeeper? How to Manage Care Expectations
Photo by RODNAE Productions at Pexels As our loved ones get older and start to require more help with day to day tasks, adding a caregiver to the team can be a huge benefit, making it possible for them to live a fairly normal life while remaining in the home....
How to Fall Proof a Home for Elderly – PLUS More Safety Tips
Photo by Avi Werde Production from Usplash Home is where we can relax and feel safe. It's where we spend most of our time. We feel comfortable moving around without giving it much thought as we go through motions of our daily routines. That is why as we get older and...
Where to Take the Elderly for a Day Out [Top 10 Places & Activities]
Photo by sk at Unsplash Isolation and loneliness are two of the biggest issues facing seniors today. Not only can being alone be very tough on individuals but it has also been linked to a higher risk of developing serious medical conditions and even dementia. Keeping...
How do Seniors get Around Without a Car? [Best Transportation Options]
Photo by Matthew Henry at Usplash There are many reasons why someone would consider giving up car ownership and their driver's license, but hesitate at the idea. It is hard to imagine giving up the freedom and autonomy of being able to go wherever, whenever. There...
