The History of Elder Care

Written on January 1, 2019.

A majority of humans are caring by nature. Archaeologists recently dug up the bones of a human who lived around 500,000 years ago. Further study of the bones showed that they belonged to an elderly, disabled man who may have had trouble walking or carrying a heavy load. It is obvious that he lived as long as he did because he had support from other people. This information suggests that senior care is at least half a million years old and that empathy and caring are essential human characteristics.

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How Do I Find Residential Care for My Parents?

Written on November 30, 2018.

When daily tasks become too much for your parents to handle, one option is to hire home care services to lend a hand and monitor their health. With a qualified, compassionate caregiver, your parents adapt and get to stay in their own home.

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What Is Elder Care?

Written on August 19, 2018.

The term elder care has many meanings and may even conjure many different images based on your experience and what kind of interpretations you’ve been exposed to.

What Are Today’s Elder Care Options?

Written on June 19, 2018.

In many other countries, extended families live together until death do you part. Most Americans don’t follow those same traditions, however. Instead, once you move out of the nest, you don’t want the nest to move back. As a result, many seniors have been left to fend for themselves … until the time when they can no longer manage living independently because of: