A fall is one of the main reasons people end up in the hospital, need rehabilitation and then can’t return home because of stairs etc. In fact according to the Center for Disease Control one out of three seniors over age 65 have a fall each year but less than half tell their healthcare provider […] Continue reading → 
As more and more people age and the closer we get to winter months, senior living waiting lists are getting longer and longer. In Washington County for example, waits for an independent living apartment can be 1-2 years depending on size of apartment and building. Typically seniors moving from a house prefer a 2 bedroom […] Continue reading → 
People who attend caregiver support groups share the following positive benefits: A group can remind you that you’re not alone. Realizing others are going through a similar situation is comforting. You can learn from others experiences. Members may have gone through a challenging situation that you are now experiencing and their tips can be helpful. […] Continue reading → 
Through the Wilderness of Alzheimer’s By: Robert Simpson, Anne Simpson Nearly four million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder affecting the memory that places great stress on the sufferer as well as the caregivers. Robert and Anne Simpson share the story of Bob’s early onset of Alzheimer’s in order to give families accurate, […] Continue reading → 
