Sandwich Generation – Independence or Bust
By Tafa Jefferson Oct.11.2012 Tough economic times have forced more and more families to be responsible for the care of aging parents. The term Sandwich Generation highlights a growing demographic of middle agers caring simultaneously for children and for ailing... Read More →
Boomerang Family: Coming Full Circle with Parenthood
by Joy Loverde Aug.13.2012 Children grow up, get educated, and leave home for good. At least that’s the way it used to be.
OBAMACARE: What’s in effect and what is still to come?
by Jane Noble Aug.13.2012 The American healthcare system is vast and complex and it feels complicated because it simply is. Few people understand all its intricate workings and so often, the language used to describe it is convoluted, pretentious and... Read More →
Senior Care Featured in the Orange County Register
Athletes go from football to franchising They put their sports and business experience into home-care firm. By JAN NORMAN COLUMNIST / ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Orphan Seniors: Preparing for the Future
When one hears the word “orphan,” generally images of a child without parents come to mind. But there is a growing population of another kind of orphan in our society. Currently, one-quarter of Americans over 65 are at risk of... Read More →
Common Fears of Long-Term Illnesses
Nearly 100 million Americans have long-term illnesses, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. A long-term illness, sometimes called a chronic illness, is a long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured. A growing number of this... Read More →
Help the Seniors You Care for Enjoy the Holiday Season
The holiday season has just begun – a season which should, ideally, be a wonderful time to appreciate the joys of family life and friendship. This time of year is often the only time parents, children, siblings and other relatives... Read More →
Resolutions for 2015: Keep What Works, Change What Could Be Better
In our collective psyche, the phrase “New Year’s resolution” has come to suggest a set of goals and changes that we commit to in January that will probably barely last until the end of the month. We joke about making... Read More →
The Long-Term Care Insurance Investment: What You Need to Know
Fifty years ago, the average life expectancy in the United States was 65. Today, the life expectancy is over 70 for men and even higher for women, and the fastest growing group in the United States is persons over the... Read More →
POLST and Advance Care Directives for End of Life Care
It can be an uncomfortable and challenging topic – which is why preparing for the end of one’s life is often an avoided task. However, not being prepared for such a situation can be disadvantageous to patients and their families.... Read More →