Located just north of Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley is a great place to build a career, raise a family and retire. The area boasts about 300 days of perfect weather each year and offers easy to navigate neighborhoods. Many are walkable, and good public transportation is readily available for those that are not. San Read More

Aging in place means that a person can comfortably and safely remain at home without losing their quality of life after they reach senior age. But the ideal aging in place scenario addresses not only maintaining quality of life but improving it whenever possible. When it comes to improving quality of life through companionship, socialization Read More

Taking medications as prescribed is important for maintaining quality of life and longevity. As we age, the need for medications and the number of medications we must take sometimes increases. This can make it difficult to keep up with pills that are needed morning, noon and night. While getting your loved one to take their Read More

The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged Americans who are raising children and providing some level of care for an aging adult loved one. Many of us live in this reality, and it can cause some serious issues. Stress, financial strain, anxiety and depression are common among this group. If the demands of cross generational care Read More

Every day with your mom is one to cherish. This is possibly no more evident than after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Since this disease slowly steals memories and robs a loved one of cognition, watching them deteriorate is often difficult. However, hope remains when you share special times, see a slight smile or are acknowledged Read More

Growing old is a remarkable experience. In old age, we are wiser and more secure. Seniors are often more relaxed about trivial matters in life. We have much to share as we grow older thanks to lessons learned, mistakes made and a new way of looking at the things that are going on around us. Read More

We all know smoking is dangerous and bad for your health. From contributing to heart disease, lung cancer and other illnesses as well as increasing the risk of home fires, smoking is not conducive to aging in place. Stopping smoking makes sense, but it is not always an easy thing to do. This is especially Read More

According to AARP, approximately 90-percent of seniors express a desire to remain in the home or “age in place” despite any physical or cognitive limitations. This goal is a noble one, but it is not without challenges. In order to remain at home safely, modifications to the home are often necessary. Even with these modifications, Read More