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How I Got My Mom to Move to an ALF

Our story of getting Mom to move to an ALF. We fought and struggled until we found a better way to approach the situation. Lessons and tips you can use too.

July 15, 2018

How to Get Respite When You’re Overworked with Aging Parents

Overworked with helping aging parents? How to get respite and help them while also helping yourself. Tips and information on respite care.

July 8, 2018

Should Mom Have a Female or Male Caregiver?

Should your parent have a female or male caregiver? How to determine the best caregiver to meet their needs and some families’ stories.

July 2, 2018

Help with Your ALF, Nursing Home or Independent Living Staffing

EasyLiving offers the perfect solution to your ALF or nursing home staffing needs. Providing high quality staffing for Pinellas County care facilities.

June 27, 2018

These Little Routine Changes Can Keep You Safe

As you get older, making a few, tiny changes to your routine can keep you safe. Older adults who want to live independently should take these steps.

June 24, 2018

How Diversity Makes a Home Care Agency Better

Why diversity in a home care is a great thing, and how to build a diverse, strong home care agency. Home care demographics, needs, and the best ways to support a diverse team.

June 17, 2018

Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Increasing

Beginning July 1st Florida will be increasing the Medicaid personal needs allowance. Read more about what this means and how it will help Florida seniors on Medicaid.

June 8, 2018

Nine Signs You Will Be Able to Age in Place

Nine signs you will be able to age in place. These indicators mean a strong chance you can age in place in the comfort of home versus going to a nursing home or ALF (and solutions if things don’t look good).

June 7, 2018

What I Learned from Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager for My Mom

Families share stories of lessons learned hiring and working with a geriatric care manager. What you should know, how a geriatric care manager can help, how to know who to hire.

June 3, 2018

Here’s the Proper Way to Plan for a Hurricane

A hurricane plan often fails to take into account the harsh realities, especially for elders and those with disabilities. After many years of experience, we share the proper way to plan for a hurricane.

May 27, 2018

Four Ways You May Get Help with Your Medicare Costs

Four ways you may be able to get help with Medicare costs. Find out about Medicare help programs and getting discounts on Medicare costs.

May 23, 2018

Six Successful Strategies When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help

Six strategies you can use when your elderly parent refuses help or care. Ways to help aging parents who say there isn’t a problem and resists your efforts to help.

May 20, 2018

What Caregivers Want in 140 Characters or Less

What caregivers want…is simple, but too often overlooked. Caregivers are in high demand and face challenging work providing the most personal care. How to support caregiver job satisfaction.

May 12, 2018

Serious about Moving Mom to an ALF? You’ll Need These Four Moves to Make it Happen

Thinking about moving Mom to an ALF? Our experts share the four moves you’ll need to make for a successful Assisted Living transition.

May 6, 2018

The Best Brain Boosting Hobby for Increasing Your Brain’s Performance

What’s the best brain boosting hobby? How can you increase your brain’s performance? Exercise, crossword puzzles, brain games. How to keep your brain sharp with a brain boosting hobby.

April 29, 2018

Florida Caregiver Jobs Board

Florida Caregiver Jobs Board: current positions in Clearwater, St. Pete, Palm Harbor, Largo and throughout Pinellas County in Florida. Check out the latest Florida caregiver jobs.

April 23, 2018

Three Things Science Says about Aging at Home

Aging at home: three key things science shows us about why and how when it comes to 90% of seniors’ preference for aging at home.

April 22, 2018

9 Signs a Home Caregiver is Needed with Mom

Nine signs a home caregiver is needed with your elderly parent. Spot the signs before a crisis and how to bring in a home caregiver to help with key tasks.

April 15, 2018

Five Lessons I Learned After Dad Moved to an ALF

Our family learned some valuable lessons after Dad move to an ALF. There were things I didn’t expect and some I wish we did differently.

April 9, 2018

How to Get Your Caregiver to Respond Positively to Negative Feedback

How to get your caregiver to respond positively when you have negative feedback. Techniques for getting the best results from caregiver feedback.

April 1, 2018

11 Habits of Successful Seniors Who Live at Home

11 habits that are key to successful aging. We examine the science behind highly effective seniors living independently at home.

March 26, 2018

Will I Be Able to Bring Mom Home After Surgery?

Wondering if you can bring Mom safely home after surgery? It is important to know what to ask and consider when bringing an elderly parent home after surgery.

March 21, 2018

This Morning Routine Keeps Alzheimer’s Patients at Home

The ideal morning routine for keeping Alzheimer’s patients at home. Routine is vital for Alzheimer’s patients to stay comfortable, healthy and safe. Start the day off right.

March 12, 2018

LGBT Seniors: Aging Issues, Advocacy & Resources

LGBT seniors face some unique challenges related to aging and healthcare. Learn more about these challenges, advocacy and resources to help with LGBT aging issues.

March 6, 2018

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