Life is full of transitions. From a child’s first day of school to the launching of a young adult’s career to an older adult’s retirement party, these planned transitions can be filled with anticipation and excitement. Life often delivers unexpected transitions, too.  A natural disaster, a medical emergency, the loss of a job; these situations […]

My mother-in-law and I had a great 30 minute conversation about receiving home care versus other alternatives (like assisted living, group homes, and buy-in CCRC’s) when I was visiting over the holidays. It started off as a conversation about the costs associated with different types of care, and quickly evolved into a more philosophical discussion […]

According to research by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), near 90% of seniors are wanting to stay in their homes while they age. Many do not know, but aging at home is actually an option! Although it’s not recommended for everyone based on their overall health and required assistance, it may be the […]