Newsletter - Helpful Articles

Interesting Statistics about Nursing Homes and their Residents

8/6/2009 12:00:00 AM

* In 2004, there were 1.7 million nursing home beds in the U.S. compared with 1.9 milliion beds in 1999

* The number of nursing home residents decreased from 1.6 million in 1999 to 1.5 million in 2004

* Mental disorders were the second leading primary diagnosis amoung residents at time of interview (22%).

Understanding Guardianship

4/1/2009 5:00:00 AM

There are mechanisms that allow family members to care for the needs of a senior loved one. Many see Powers of Attorney as the easy method and guardianship as the more complicated approach.

Protecting Your Loved One's Assets

2/1/2009 3:00:00 AM

Caring for an aging loved one often goes beyond providing physical comfort and assistance. Frequently, elder care involves financial guidance as well.

How to Identify Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Your Loved One

1/1/2009 2:00:00 AM

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease - or about one in eight people age 65 and older. As we continue to live longer than ever before, that number is expected to increase to around 7.7 million in 2030 and an estimated 14 million in 2050.

Long Term Care

11/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Statistics say that long-term care is inevitable for over 70 percent of people over the age of 65. Knowing the options available can give you confidence in making long-term care decisions for your loved one.