Spend Father’s Day in an assisted living community
As you prepare to celebrate your father and all he means to your family, you may wonder how to fit your usual celebrations into an assisted living community. Not only does nothing have to suffer from your dad’s transition, but you can also reap benefits from it. Senior living…
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Hypothermia in Elderly: A Winter Hazard
The temperature is dropping colder at night.
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How to Find the Right Power of Attorney Lawyer
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right power of attorney lawyer - what to ask, what to bring, and when to start before capacity slips.
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Planning for retirement: 6 Tips for saving now
Most of us want to begin saving for retirement but don’t know where to begin.
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Is it time for your parent to stop driving?
Some of the most difficult talks you can have with an aging parent are those that may make them feel like you are stepping too far into their independence. One of those is “the driving talk.” Although this conversation may be tough, it’s definitely one worth having, especially…
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Managing the Parent - Child Role Reversal
There comes a time as adult children when we need to step into a caregiver role for our aging parents.
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A Conversation With Your Parent That Can’t Wait
By Judy Meleliat, President Emeritus of Aegis Living As my mom blew out the candles on her 90thbirthday cake at Aegis Living, she looked up at me and smiled. It was the moment where I finally let my breath out too. We had made it. We had weathered the storm of doubt, guilt, and…
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What is Sundowning? And why does it occur?
Do you notice a significant change in your dad’s behavior close to dinnertime?
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Now is the time for your family to get power of attorney
Perhaps your mom is newly widowed, your dad has been diagnosed with dementia, or your parents have let their house fall in disrepair. You may be realizing that your parent’s ability to care for themselves is changing as they get older. At this stage in life, a change in health…
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7 Options to Pay for Senior Housing Now and Later
Your parent’s future might be a topic that they don’t want to face, or perhaps you have been in denial. It can be a complicated issue, filled with challenges and difficult decisions. However, many families find that in the end, their parent is happier and healthier having made…
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What Family Caregivers Need
Our lives are busy. Most Americans seem to be juggling a family, household chores, working out, eating healthy, full-time employment, and maybe, squeezing in some personal time. Our delicate spinning-plates act can come crashing down when mom suffers a stroke or dad has a bad…
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What’s Missing from Your Retirement Plan?
Congratulations! You’ve worked your entire adult life for this moment: you finally get to retire! What’s next? Volunteer work? Travel? Quality time with the grandkids? While you’re dreaming about your very active next 20-30 years, have you thought about the “what ifs” of your…
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What Are U.S. Annual Long-Term Care Costs?
As you narrow down long-term care (LTC) options for you and your loved ones, you may have questions and concerns about the monthly costs associated with all of the possibilities.
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Simplified Guide to Long-Term Care
While you may have mapped out your travels after retirement, have you considered your long-term plans, or what you may want when you need a little extra help?
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What You Need to Know About Assisted Living Expenses
If you’ve been researching assisted living, you may have noticed that the costs of assisted living aren’t as simple as a monthly rent. With 24/7 care, and amenities such as housekeeping, provided meals and snacks, community maintenance, and enriching activities, it’s no…
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Most Common Types of Dementia
Getting a call that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia can be difficult and confusing. What does it mean? How will this affect their life? How can I help them? A great way to start is by understanding the diagnosis itself. For starters, did you know dementia isn’t a…
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When to Start Planning for Long-Term Care
The right time to plan for long-term care is your 50s or early 60s, before a health event forces rushed decisions. Here's how to start.
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Understanding Assisted Living Expenses
Shopping for the right assisted livingcommunity for your parent or spouse can be a daunting task.
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Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?
The generation born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as the baby boomer generation, and they are now reaching retirement age.
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Are Married Couples Healthier?
Many studies support the link between marriage, good health, and mental wellbeing.
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Does Medicare or Medicaid Cover the Costs of Assisted Living?
Your parent can no longer live on their own, but what is the best fit for their care needs? The decision of where to you move your parent or how to care for them cannot be wholly based on economics, but the financial impact on a family needs to be accounted for. Your best…
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Compare the Costs of In-Home Care with Assisted Living
As you research care options for a parent who can no longer live on their own, there are many factors to evaluate to make the best decision for your family.
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Helping Your Elderly Parent Prepare for Tax Season
Preparing your taxes can be confusing and stressful for many of us, but consider the stress of untangling complicated finances for your elderly parent.
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Love Just Gets Better with Age!
Marketers target their Valentine’s Day message to a younger audience of romantic new loves, first dates, and newlyweds.
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Holiday Travel for People with Dementia
It’s that wonderful time of year, where family and friends gather for the holidays - both near and far.
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Malnutrition In the Elderly
The word “malnutrition” makes us think of those in third world countries, war-torn cities, or those living in extreme poverty.
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Grieving the Death of a Spouse
As an adult child who loses an elderly parent, the initial shock and sadness will slowly lessen in time. But the grieving process for your surviving parent can be profoundly different than your experience. An elderly parent may be facing many challenges that might be harder to…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day When Mom has Dementia
Do you remember the construction paper cards you made for Mother’s Day as a child? Those days were simple. Today, life is more complicated because you are caring for an aging parent with dementia. This Mother’s Day, you may feel a range of emotions if your mother has been…
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How to Pay for Assisted Living: 7 Funding Options
Seven proven ways to pay for assisted living - from private savings and long-term care insurance to VA Aid & Attendance and Medicaid waivers.
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Plan Ahead: Long Term Care Insurance
No one wants to think about being unable to care for themselves in old age. But according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 70% of all adults over the age of 65 will need some type of long term care. Long term care insurance can help pay for the…
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30 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents
As families of all ages gather together it is the perfect opportunity for grandchildren to learn more about their grandparents. Encourage your children to talk to their grandparents, ask questions, and share more about their lives. It is a meaningful way to pass along family…
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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Spouses
A plain-English guide to VA Aid and Attendance benefits, eligibility, payment amounts, and how to apply for veterans and surviving spouses.
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4 Ways to Support a Friend Whose Spouse has Dementia
The spouse of someone living with dementia is experiencing not only the pressure of caring for a loved one, but also their own personal loss and sadness. This profound change in their relationship can be difficult and overwhelming for the couple. Many caregiving spouses don’t…
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5 Helpful Tips to Downsize for Assisted Living
Do your parents still live in the home where you grew up? Are there notches on the door frame that mark your growth as a child? Is there a spot in the backyard where you buried your first goldfish? Do you know where everyone sits at a holiday dinner? Does the kitchen smell of…
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What does your loved one need in an assisted living community?
As you think of moving your parents or other loved ones into an assisted living community, it’s important to assess what they need in such an environment. Some needs are universal, like competent staff, a clean apartment and proven high-quality care. Others, however, are down…
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Planning your own long-term care
As you locate the assisted living community that will best suit your parents, you may be thinking about your own senior years and how you will handle your own personal needs then. While it is difficult to say precisely what you will need in terms of care and support, you could…
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Advice on paying for assisted living
As you look into assisted living options for your senior loved one, you’ll encounter a lot of difficult questions. What does he or she need in terms of care? How far out of your way can mom or dad really live before it becomes a stress on both of you? And - for many people…
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Legal Documents and Dementia: A Family Guide
When a parent has dementia, legal planning becomes time-sensitive. Here's how to handle capacity, power of attorney, and key documents.
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Celebrating Love at Aegis Living
Romantic love is not only the domain of the the youth - seniors continue to long for intimacy and affection. Many maintain relationships even in the face of Alzheimer’s. In fact, having one’s significant other around can help muster up old memories and provide a source of…
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Aegis testimonial interview with Susan Williams
The progression of issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or arthritis may limit a person’s ability to live independently, requiring the need for assistance with daily living responsibilities. In some cases, an adult child may choose to care for their parent, but at some…
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Common Medicare mistakes to avoid
Once you turn 65, having quality health insurance and treatment is a must for your well-being, and Medicare, more than likely, will be part of your health plan. Medicare is a popular government program among seniors, and has been helpful for baby boomers as they reach…
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Understanding what care is covered by Medicare, and what isn’t
If you and your loved one have decided that assisted living facilities are the best option for overall health and well-being, there are several things that you will need to discuss, including what is and isn’t covered by Medicare. The services, location and amenities that your…
Read article →5 ways to talk with your parent about financial planning
Although finances can be a touchy subject for some, discussing long-term goals and budgeting with your loved one is essential for his or her future. If you notice that your parent’s decision-making skills are slowing due to age or health-related issues, you may need to step in…
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Top 3 budgeting tips for seniors
Caring for a loved one is never easy, especially if they are living on a fixed income.
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