A ride to a medical appointment. An interesting class. A meaningful volunteer opportunity. These might not sound related, but they are all essential elements to happy and healthy aging....
A Village is a community or group of people who want to live in their own homes as they get older, with all the resources needed to live active lives. A village provides many of the...
A patient and family may turn to hospice care when the goals of patient care have switched from curing to comforting. Hospice involves a special system of supportive services, including...
Approximately 80 percent of Americans would prefer to die at home, according to Stanford School of Medicine. Despite this, only 20 percent of Americans actually die at home —while...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2021, from 1999-2019, there was an astonishing 88 percent increase in the U.S. mortality rate from Alzheimer’s....
For older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, moving to a residential memory care facility may be the best option. These communities can offer varying levels...
You only get one. Brain, that is. That is why brain health is so essential for healthy aging. Whether you are concerned about a loved one who is frequently forgetting things or...
In addition to the federal laws that apply to all skilled nursing facilities, Virginia has specific laws and regulations for nursing homes. According to law, nursing facilities...
In Maryland, residents who meet certain financial and medical requiremeMnts may be qualified for nursing facility services through the state’s Medicaid program. The state serves...