Read about the benefits that Boomers and Older Adults alike are able to receive when they sign on to a continuing care at home “CCaH” plan.  In this August 30, 2017 feature by Home Health Care News, Carlo Calma writes about the history, value and growing prevalence of CCaH programs. He highlights a significant and unique part of the largest CCAH program in the United States: care coordination.   This article from Home Health Care News is another example of their coverage of the latest trends and interesting information in the senior in-home care industry.

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As a baby boomer, you might not think it’s true right now but turning 60 will be one of the best moments in your adult life.

Everyone is familiar with the mid-life crisis. You’ve likely gone through it yourself and seen spouses, friends and your children try to cope with the milestone age of 40. Few people are aware there’s also such a thing as the “later life” crisis.

A third of people in their 60s undergo what’s being called a “later life crisis.” This internal struggle involves questioning the meaning of life and is brought on by two or more episode…

It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, and we are heading towards the beautiful display of fall colors and then on to the holiday season. Just as each season appears to stand alone, it actually depends on the conditions in the other seasons to be at its peak. The same is true for us. To be at our overall best, we need a healthy balance of the different dimensions of wellness.
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
These dimensions are interconnected and important to an overall balanced life. Awareness of the factors that influence wellness allows you to make choices that…

Have you noticed an increase of robocalls and telemarketers ringing your smartphone at all hours of the day? You’re not alone.

The FCC estimates companies make over 2.4 billion robocalls every month. According to Consumer Reports, American consumers filed 1,837,558 complaints about robocalls in just the first 11 months of 2013. The numbers have increased significantly over the past four years.

These calls aren’t just bothersome, they could be costly. Robocalls come with some real-dollar payoffs for scammers. Companies are looking to charge people for unnecessary servi…

There are few things more important in life than being prepared, especially in a life-threatening situation.

It would be foolish to assume that in emergency situations such as a fire in the home that everyone will know what to do, so people prepare by running fire drills and marking exit doors. People plan for literally everything — catastrophes, retirement, mishaps, and milestones.

So why do people have such a hard time planning for the eventual passing of a parent? Probably it is because it involves discussing uncomfortable topics with our parents. Add in the usual…