One of the smartest, simplest and most affordable forms of senior care is available via live-in care. What Is Live-In Care And How Much Does It Cost? Live-in care means nobody has to undergo stressful or scary transitions from a home they love to an assisted living facility. Rather, live-in care provides compassionate companionship and…

At 10am, we receive a call from Mary, looking for home care for her mother, Patricia. Patricia lost her driver’s license about a year ago. Since then, she’s experienced increasing balance and mobility issues due to declining vision. Mary lives out of town but is visiting. She recognizes Patricia’s need for care at home. Our…

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and appears in more than 80 percent of dementia cases. It can cause seniors to withdraw from relationships and stop participating in activities that they used to enjoy. To reduce the effects of severe cognitive impairment it is important to keep these relationships intact. For families with…

You probably know that regular exercise can help you lose weight, improve muscle coordination, and boost your overall well-being. But did you know exercise is one of the best ways to improve memory and concentration? If you or a senior loved one isn’t engaged in much physical activity, it may be time to add a…

  Mary Proctor, 83 is a DC resident and a widow that lives alone.  Her adult children live out of state, but she loves to travel to visit her kids, as well as her grandkids, and she lives an active life with friends and neighbors.  She is involved in her church and volunteers for numerous…

All too often “a senior care plan” takes place in real-time, as a knee-jerk reaction in response to a crisis. Action must be taken quickly, without clear or complete information and under duress, which is no way to make important decisions. This is why it’s so critical to have a senior care plan in place…