Depression occurs in about one out of five seniors and, among the homebound, that figure may be as high as 46 percent according to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).  But, despite its frequency, depression is not a normal part of...

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults age 50+ want to stay in their current homes, but less than 10% of U.S. homes are “aging-ready”.  Hence, home safety is increasingly important.  Living at home as you age requires careful planning. Falls,...

Getting your senior to accept help from a home care professional is not always an easy step.  After being completely independent for decades, the idea of having a non-family member so deeply involved in his or her daily activities can be...

“It always seems too soon, until it’s too late.” Life begins and life ends.  In between, we make all sorts of plans. Plans for weddings, long vacations, building a new house, selecting a college. Lots of thought goes into these plans and we take...

Unlike a robbery or break-in where you know immediately that you have a loss, identity theft can remain hidden for days or weeks before you know you have been stolen from.  Identity thieves search for ways to use your personal information to charge...