Life is unpredictable, and you never know when an emergency may occur. For seniors who live alone, this can be a serious concern. If they should happen to fall and can’t get up, or suffer from a medical emergency, what plans are in place to ensure they get the help they need in a timely … Continue reading Senior Safety : Are You Prepared in the Event of an Emergency? →

When many people think of long-term care (LTC), the first thing that comes to mind is a nursing home. While long-term care insurance can be used to offset nursing home care costs, it can also be used in variety of other situations, such as paying for in-home care in San Antonio, TX. Long-term care insurance is … Continue reading What You Need to Know about Long-Term Care Insurance in San Antonio, TX →

Senior care services make the lives of seniors healthier, safer, more comfortable, more convenient, and just, in a word, better. Senior care services are available to the seniors of San Antonio. But just what are senior care services and which one(s) works best for you and your family? Basic Senior Care First, what exactly is … Continue reading 4 Senior Care Services Available in San Antonio →

Assisted living is not exactly new, but it’s not exactly old either. Senior care is something that’s been around, in one form or another, for ages. But when we think of senior care, many of us reflexively imagine a nursing home. But assisted living communities are not nursing homes. Nor are they retirement homes. They’re … Continue reading Your Assisted Living Opportunities in San Antonio →

When many people picture retirement, they imagine relaxing, traveling, visiting with grandchildren, and basically having free time to spend as they wish. But the reality is that this isn’t always the case. Many seniors face financial challenges as they age, and this can put a damper on what they imagined retirement to be like. Being … Continue reading Money Trouble : Common Financial Issues for Seniors in San Antonio, TX →

Depression is not a normal part of aging, though it does affect millions of seniors. It is a mental health disorder, but one that can be effectively treated and managed. Left untreated, depression can make it more difficult for the elderly to recover from illness or injury and impact their quality of life. It can … Continue reading Fighting Back Against Depression in Seniors →

Non-medical senior care is any type of senior care administered by non-medical professionals (ie: not doctors or registered nurses). If you think about your experiences or what you already know about senior care, you will probably recognize that the majority of it is provided by non-medical professionals such as caregivers. If seniors or their families … Continue reading Can I Get Non-Medical Senior Care in San Antonio? →

The question of how best to help our parents as they approach and reach their senior years is one that hangs over many of us. If we’re lucky enough, our parents will be healthy and independent well into their senior years. But the fact remains, if they live long enough –and we all hope they … Continue reading How You Can Help Your Parents in Their Senior Years →

As seniors age, they often require more care and support to ensure their safety and well-being. This can be especially true for veterans who may struggle with the physical or psychological repercussions of their military service. They valiantly served their country, and now they need support in return. Caring for an aging veteran can be … Continue reading Finding the Right Level of Care for Aging Veterans in San Antonio, TX →

Financial scams are occurring all the time via phone, email, Internet, or in person. Unfortunately, scammers often prey upon the elderly as they are often more giving and easily conned into believing fake schemes. Seniors are often living on a fixed income and limited savings, so they need to be careful about managing their finances. … Continue reading Protecting Seniors from Scams in San Antonio, TX →