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

The majority of seniors express a desire to age in place, and as family caregivers, we want to support them. However, as mom and dad get older, there are certain things that they may not be able to safely do on their own. Without the right support, trying to accomplish important daily tasks like bathing, Read More

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans fall each year. Every 11 seconds, a senior is treated in the hospital for a fall, and every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall. The risk of falling increases proportionately with age. Vision problems, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia can 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

Finding the right level of care for an aging loved one is sometimes emotionally and financially taxing. Decisions often revolve around what is affordable even before the best choices are truly considered. Moving to an assisted living facility or memory care unit is costly. In fact, average costs exceed $48,000 per year according to seniorliving.org. 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

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