by Tazara Weilhammer | Jan 4, 2022 | Elder Care, Exploitation, Financial Assistance, Resources
Recognizing the Scammer’s Schemes The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates seniors lose more than $3 billion dollars a year due to fraud. Seniors are especially at risk for fraud due to their trusting and polite nature and their hard-earned financial...
by Tazara Weilhammer | Nov 10, 2021 | Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elder Care
Sometimes, a problem can’t be solved by the law alone–sometimes it requires fidget mats. While Twyla Sketchley uses her legal expertise to help her community, she also uses her creativity and sewing to help seniors with dementia, people with disabilities,...
by Webmaster | Jun 19, 2020 | Elder Care, News
Today, June 19, is Juneteenth. With the examination of racial inequality and discrimination in the United States and the focus on the “Black Lives Matter” movement, this particular Juneteenth will take on an even more meaningful place in history. But, many...
by Webmaster | Mar 15, 2020 | Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elder Care, Nursing Home, Resources
The Coronavirus has led to families to engage in social distancing. This will impact elders and multi-generational households. This is a list of activities for families that are appropriate for social distancing.
by Webmaster | Jan 19, 2020 | Caregivers, Elder Care, Resources
“It takes a village” is an African proverb meaning it takes a village to allow a child to grow in a safe, healthy environment. That same proverb applies to providing our elders with a safe, healthy environment, even aging in place. According to the...
by Twyla Sketchley | Sep 2, 2019 | Assisted Living, Disability, Elder Care, Resources
Medical alert systems can be a vital tool in maintaining a frail elderly parent’s independence. Many people’s only knowledge of a medical alert system is Lifecall’s “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” catchphrase. It has become a catch phrase for memes and...