Caregiving Information
Family members provide approximately 80% of the care for the elderly. According to the National Long Term Care Survey, about 11%, or 3.7 million of older Medicare enrollees, receive personal care from a paid or unpaid source.  Read More
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Financial, Insurance and Legal Matters
When is the right time to discuss financial matters with your parents or other aging loved ones? The answer is simple. Today.
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General Resources
Our society is aging.Active seniors are key members of our society and there is a wealth of information at their fingertips, resources available for employment and training, informational support and advocacy. Read More
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Geriatric Health
One of the most important parts of good health care is talking to your doctor. A key to good communication is asking questions. Talking about your health means sharing information about how you feel. You don’t have to be nervous or uncomfortable discussing sensitive issues with doctors, physician assistants, nurses and other professionals who make up your health care team. Read More
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Housing Options
There’s no place like home. A person’s home can represent security and independence — a thing to be valued. Whether you are in your own home, senior apartment, assisted-living facility or a nursing home, keeping your independence means maintaining the highest level of functionality. Read More
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Senior Centers and Activities
All human beings need interaction to thrive. You can learn to write your memoirs, take a scrapbooking class or attend any number of lectures — and most of these activities are free. Studies have shown that social contact, even if it is just running to the store with someone else, increases overall life expectancy. And, getting involved helps keep life fun. Read More
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Equipment
As we age, the ability to easily do simple daily tasks diminishes. Some type of disability (sensory, physical, or mental) was reported by 52% of older persons in 2007. Some of these disabilities may be relatively minor but others cause people to require assistance to meet important personal needs. Learning what medical equipment is out there to improve a senior’s functionality is important. Read More
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Transportation
Transportation is a marker of our freedom and independence — and that doesn’t change with age.
A quick look at the numbers: More than 5.5 million drivers in California are over the age of 55. More than 2.5 million are over 70, according to information collected by the Hardford Financial Service Group. Read More
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End-of-Life Issues
Making decisions dealing with end-of-life issues like hospice care and funeral arrangements is never an easy task. But the fact is we will all deal with them at some point, and having the proper information and planning will go a long way to ease the stress and sense of loss in both you and your loved ones. Read More
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