As baby boomers enter their golden years, more of them will require extra care. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many will need to move into long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, to get the level of […]
As Americans age, living options can become a concern. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs, and vary widely in cost, assistance, and care provided. In addition to budget considerations, seniors must also realistically consider the needs they have and what senior living option best fits those needs.
By now, everyone in America knows something about the COVID-19 global pandemic, also known as the coronavirus. News media programming continues to broadcast information about this virus with varying degrees of accuracy, which has created some confusion, especially for seniors who are the most vulnerable. Rightathome.net, a leader in the in-home senior care industry, provides
Aging in Maine recognizes that coronavirus cases continue to spike throughout the country, holiday travel and visitation hopes are on a collision course with COVID-19 and public health safety. The holiday season is here. Senior living communities and long-term care facilities and their operators are struggling with the implications that ‘holiday leave’ could have on
Residents in Care Facilities Find Voting Challenging During COVID-19. During the general election of 2020, elderly residents in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities find casting their ballot more difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic. Voter registration, opting to vote online or by mail, receiving a mail-in ballot, or using a computer,