Showing Appreciation to Nurses in Senior Care

Sunday, May 6th kicked off National Nurses Week 2012, an annual celebration recognizing the priceless contributions of the men and women in the field of nursing. Many of these devoted professionals serve in senior care settings, such as assisted living, nursing ...

 
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Accreditation and Regulations in Senior Care: A Necessary Evil or Nuisance?

Nursing homes and assisted living communities are regulated by their state’s designated agencies, be it the Department of Health, Aging, Public Welfare, or Human Services, to name a few examples. Of course it is vital for senior care facilities ...

 
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Benefits for Seniors: Take Advantage Now

I hate finding out about a good deal after the fact -- after the promotion is over, after my need for a particular product or service has been met, or after the product is sold out.

That’s the premise ...

 
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New Government Agency Dedicated to Community-Based Senior Care

The Administration for Community Living, or ACL, is a brand new government agency dedicated to long-term care and senior support, according to this news brief posted on McKnights Long Term Care News & Assisted Living.

While it may seem that ...

 
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State-by-State Profiles Show Cost of Senior Care

Ever wondered how much assisted living costs in Minnesota? In California? In your home state?

Check out this useful Cost of Care Tool from Genworth Financial. Click on the interactive map of the United States to find out the average ...

 
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Stroke Recovery, Treatment and Therapy in Senior Care

There are over 4 million stroke survivors in the United States, states a recent article from McKnight’s Long Term Care News & Assisted Living.

As a substantial 40% of these survivors require some kind of specialized care following the stroke, Julie ...

 
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The Front Desk: The Hub of Senior Living

When you first walk through the doors of an independent living, assisted living, or any other type of senior care community, there are two things you’ll notice right away: the smell of the building and how you are greeted.

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Senior Living Stats: Options, Costs and Decision-Making

This new infographic from Alert1 Medical Alert Systems displays statistics about senior care in a fresh, clear, and colorful way: Access it here.

Per the data, there are 34 million seniors (those over age 65) in the U.S., and two-thirds of ...

 
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The Tricky Timing of Senior Care Decision-Making

If you have ever needed a flight or a hotel at the last minute, you know how limited -- and costly -- your options may be, though much depends on where you live and what time of year you need ...

 
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Senior Living Trend Watch: Remodeling for Aging in Place

New construction may still be in the slumps, but the market for remodeling is hot. In a recent SeniorHousingNews.com article, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports “the remodeling business is in full swing.” Specifically, 68 percent of remodelers ...

 
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