Category Archives: Assisted Living

Do you need short-term care for a senior loved one?

Emergencies or unexpected needs can take you away from home and from your caretaker role. Did you know that Grace Manor of Port Orange offers short stay or respite programs and a senior day-stay program? Get quick information by looking at PAGE 2 of our senior living magazine or see complete details by choosing GRACE […]

How to Prevent a Senior from Wandering

“Wandering” is a major concern for caregivers involved in senior home care and for the professional staff in senior assisted living facilities. Wandering is an event associated with conditions that produce impairment of memory or mental capacity. This can include people who suffer from autism or Down’s syndrome, as well as Alzheimer’s disease or other […]

Timely information and guidance about retirement communities in Florida

United States Census Bureau has found that Americans are living longer. Finding reliable retirement communities in Florida is important in making sure elderly members of the family obtain the best care. US Census Bureau stated that when baby boomers reach age 65 in 2029, they will represent over 20 percent of the total population in […]

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration

If you or a relative are looking for senior assisted living, memory care living or assisted living in Florida, you need to know about Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. The AHCA defines its mission as “Better Health Care for All Floridians,” and that includes the licensing and regulation of Florida’s senior assisted living and […]

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Nurse with senior patient

Caregiving, caregivers and the problems associated with meeting the needs of our growing senior population are among the greatest challenges facing our society. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2008 there were more than 34 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. This figure does not include the professional workers who provide home […]