Sally Phillips

If you or a parent are about to move in a long-term care facility there are options to consider which can protect your home and property.

Skin care is more than just beauty. Skin health often gets ignored. Taking the right steps will prepare you, your family and your finances for a successful future retirement.

Residents in long-term care facilities often experience grief, especially after a loss of a spouse. Many facilities work hard to provide support and social activities to make it a better environment.

Many people suffer from allergies. As you age, allergies can complicate existing health issues. Plus, knowing if you have a cold, the flu or an allergy is important. With our longevity, advance planning is key.

Many families are deciding will Mom or Dad stay at home or go into assisted living or another long-term care facility. Can you make a facility seem like home? Do you have the resources to pay for quality care?

You usually don’t think of bullies as being seniors. However, with the aging population, understanding this issue, especially in long-term care facilities, is important for the well-being of loved ones.

Oral hygiene is sometimes overlooked by seniors and their families. Ignored it can create additional aging and health concerns with increased Long-Term Care services.

If you have a loved one that is in a long-term care facility, addressing their spiritual needs may be very important for them, as well as for you. Many facilities have spiritual/religious services available.

Winter impacts everyone’s mood. If you’re a senior, or have a senior family member, be sure to find ways to address Seasonal Affective Disorder. An advance plan will make you and family happier.

Advances in medical science equals an aging America. With longevity comes health issues that develop as we get older. Often these lead to long-term care placing a drain on savings.

1 in 3 Americans is now 50 or older. Once kids are gone the wish to downsize is common. Seniors may downsize due to health. Consider health, aging and long-term care in your home choice.

Is your home clean and uncluttered? As we age this becomes a bigger concern and could create health and fall risks which could lead to Long-Term Care. Help older family members unclutter their home.

With our aging population, chronic diseases that compromise skin integrity such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are becoming increasingly common especially in long-term care situations. Careful attention and quality care are key.

A commonly known fact is that sleep is an essential part of our well-being. Many deprived from a good-night’s sleep will complain about a headache the next morning.

Caregiving is hard on families, even harder when caring for those with Alzheimer’s. Training is available when no advance plan exists and family must step in.

Hip fractures are one of the cost common injuries an older person will face. Often the result will require long-term care. Preparing for changes in your health and body key to retirement planning.