by Amy Delaney | Dec 19, 2022 | Aging, Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes
It is human nature to aspire to live a long and healthy life. We admire senior citizens for their wisdom. However, their long lives often come with the grief of having outlived their spouses, friends, and children. If they can’t maintain and make new meaningful...
by Amy Delaney | Apr 11, 2022 | Aging, Nursing Homes
Due to the Coronavirus, our elderly population is increasingly isolated from their families and extended communities, making them vulnerable to neglect. This isolation, coupled with the possibility of a COVID-19 resurgence, will likely cause older Americans to...
by Ashley | Feb 7, 2022 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Nursing Homes
Due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic, advocating for a loved one in a nursing home has become more complex and critical than ever. Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 outbreaks. By the end of the first year...
by Lori Pulvermacher | Aug 23, 2021 | Nursing Homes
Assisted living communities provide essential care and a sense of calm and peace of mind for aging your parents. Identifying the suitable facility “fit” for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents’ needs, budget, and lifestyle...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 28, 2020 | Elder Law, Nursing Homes
In the United States, Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are gaining in popularity. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community,...
by Michael Delaney | Aug 23, 2020 | Aging, Nursing Homes
Even in the best of circumstances, adults living in senior communities and long-term care facilities combat loneliness and some degree of isolation, which is linked to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
