With the addition of marketing veteran Tim Schroder and senior care expert Mary Molnar, the brand is investing in both national reach and local success across its franchise network. Senior Care Authority, a leading elder care consulting and placement service, has added two key members to its executive team: VP Marketing Tim Schroder and Vice…
As we age, it can become more and more challenging to maintain independence. Simple tasks we once took for granted, like cooking and cleaning, can become obstacles. Add a few physical challenges, like arthritis or difficulty showering, and things can seem insurmountable. That’s where assisted living comes in. Assisted living is designed specifically for seniors…
It’s a difficult decision to make, but sometimes it becomes clear that our older loved ones need more care than we can provide at home. If you’re struggling with the decision of whether or not to place your parent or spouse in an assisted living facility, this blog post is for you. Here are…
One out of four older adults will fall this year, and some falls result in serious injury. According to the CDC, the number one cause of injuries in adults over 65 is falling. [ez-toc] These accidents may result in hip fractures, cuts, and even severe head and brain injuries that can be fatal. While many…
As an entrepreneur looking for the next recession-resistant business opportunity, consider an elder care franchise with Senior Care Authority over a traditional start-up and save yourself time and hardship by enjoying our established, profitable model without the trial and error of starting a brand new business. [ez-toc] You’re excited to start your own business, and…
Six Strategies to Help You Cope With the Demands of Caregiving Caregiving can be complicated. It may mean assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and dressing. It could include accompaniment to medical appointments. It can mean that you are coordinating care and services or offering emotional support. During this time, caring…
Human beings are not one-dimensional. We are multifaceted creatures who respond physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to the outside world. Holism speaks to these facets in each of us, the whole person as a sum of parts, and maintains we can’t live well unless the connections between those parts are recognized and honored. Our holistic…
Being a caregiver to a senior loved one who requires home care can be a wonderful way to show how much that person means to you and an opportunity for real personal growth. But it can also be stressful, so a caregiver’s health is an important consideration. Holistic health for caregivers is an approach that…
More and more research is showing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit — an interdependency that is at the heart of holistic living. To live holistically means you are taking responsibility for the wellness of your whole being through conscious choices about how you spend your time, with whom you do so, what…
Ambiguous loss is related to both absence and presence. In some cases, the body is present, but as is common with dementia, psychologically and emotionally, a person seems absent or changed. In other cases, the body is absent (as in missing), but mentally, the person is still very much present to the loved one. It…
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