Assisted Living: Setting Goals Regardless of Age
July 8, 2017
We’ve all heard of the “bucket list” concept: Creating a list of places or pursuits you’d like to accomplish before it’s too late. But whether you can realize these goals often depends not only on the strength of your desires but the reality of your circumstances. Enter David Tosetto, owner…
Fail-Safe: Putting The Pieces In Place To Create A Safe Environment
May 25, 2017
Deciding that you want to “age in place” can be a comforting thought. However, figuring out how to adapt your home so that it works for you as you get older is another story. Each room in a home may hold it’s own unique challenges for comfort and safety- the…
On The Alert: Questions To Ask When Considering Medical Alert Systems
May 18, 2017
Many of us consider medical alert systems for ourselves or our loved ones as an insurance policy in case something happens- maybe there will be a fall and no one will be around, or a heart attack and no way to call 911. Alert systems can provide peace of mind,…
Home Game: The Challenge of Obtaining Medicare-Covered Home Care
May 11, 2017
Following a hospitalization, it’s not unusual for an older patient to require skilled nursing help. Many people prefer to receive that help at home, rather than go to a rehab center or skilled nursing facility. In theory, if a physician says this assistance is medically necessary, Medicare is supposed to…
Good Call: Police Set Up Call Systems To Check In On Seniors
April 25, 2017
Does this sound familiar? Your elderly mom, who lives alone, has not picked up the phone for several hours. You begin to wonder: Is something wrong? Should I call the police? Well, it could be that your mom lives in a place where the police can call her. It turns…
Quick and Dirty: Vice News Talks Aging And The End Of Life
April 25, 2017
You may never have heard of Vice News, but it’s likely your kids and grandkids have. It’s a news source that, through edgy video and visual material, covers the news and often focuses on what it considers underreported topics. Very recently Vice News produced a 10 minute video piece on The Business…