by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog
With the weather warming up across the country, it’s an appropriate time to discuss the risks of dehydration. As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, including an increased risk of dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes...
by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog, Complete Care Strategies
Retirement communities have been a trendy topic for seniors for quite some time. However, there has been much debate about the benefits and drawbacks of living in a retirement community. With so many options out there, knowing what you’re signing up for is...
by Rebecca Brunner | Better Senior Care Blog, Complete Care Strategies
Are you a baby boomer? If so, you may already be rethinking what aging means for you. With advances in healthcare, technology, and lifestyle, aging is no longer just a matter of getting older. It’s an opportunity to live life to the fullest on your terms. But...
by Beverly Bernstein Joie | Better Senior Care Blog
If you are in your 70’s and are asking this question, it may be too late! The optimal time for planning for care during your senior years is 20 or 30 years earlier. When you consider that 75% of those over 65 will need some type of long-term care, then it is time to...
by Beverly Bernstein Joie | Better Senior Care Blog
People with experience will tell you that there are many challenges having a caregiver in your home. Let’s consider the following: Oftentimes it feels like your home and privacy are being invaded Caregivers watch TV and/or remain on their phones Caregivers don’t...
by Beverly Bernstein Joie | Better Senior Care Blog
Life for you and your family can change instantly with a medical, psychological, or physical crisis. Proactive planning today will ease the burden of stress and quick decision making that will fall on your shoulders when a critical situation occurs. You may not be...