As a society we value youthfulness way more than the experience that comes with aging. Unfortunately, this mindset discourages us from having conversations regarding aging, which is direct cause of Ageism. Talking about aging is very important for everyone involved not just the aging loved one. Here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself READ MORE
What help is out there to navigate the search for Senior Living
In the last 30 years senior living as an industry has exploded. Before 1981 the only option for care was the local “rest home”. Let’s be honest the memories of walking the halls to visit a family member in one of those “homes” is not a pleasant one. The culture of care for our elderly READ MORE
Choosing a Senior Living Community in 5 Steps
For some moving into a senior living community is the best option for a variety of reasons. Those reasons can be found in a previous post, click the link to learn more https://openlyaging.com/the-top-5-options-for-care-as-we-age/ But choosing a Senior Living community can feel very overwhelming so below are 5 steps to help you choose the best Senior Living READ MORE
The Top 5 Options For Care As We Age
Aging is something no one likes to talk about and most people are unsure what options are out there if they should start needing more help in their daily life. Below are the 5 most common care options with a breakdown of what you need to know from an insider about each. Staying home– this READ MORE
5 Signs My Aging Parent Needs More Help
As our parents age it starts to present some unique challenges that we never think we are going to deal with until we are in the middle of it. Of course, we are going to do all we can for our parents as they did it for us but there comes a time when we READ MORE