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Giving Caregivers Some Space–Literally

Posted on 05/17/2012 by Sally Abrahms | Caregiving | Comments

Caregiving | Home & FamilyWould you put your mother in the backyard? A recent New York Times article highlights the “granny pod” model, a teensy, prefab structure with a kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom that go on an adult child’s property. The parent lives with you—sort of. Think of it as an iteration of mother-in-law apartments, which are attached to the house. The idea is the same: Take care of Dad, but have your own space and vice versa. The granny pod model has been …

The Takeaway: 1 in 7 U.S. Alzheimer’s Patients Lives Alone

Posted on 05/7/2012 by Elizabeth Brown | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsAn Alzheimer’s diagnosis isn’t enough to keep some older adults from staying in their homes—even if they live alone. According to a new study from the Alzheimer’s Association, one in seven Americans with Alzheimer’s—some 800,000 people—live alone.

The Takeaway: Rural Areas Luring More Retirees

Posted on 03/30/2012 by Elizabeth Brown | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsMore retirees are buying up land in the country, drawn by peace, quiet and potential financial rewards. Could a rural retirement be right for you?

What Are Ancillary Services and How They Can Help You

Posted on 03/5/2012 by Patti Shea | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & FamilyEditor’s note: This is last in a series of posts by guest blogger Michelle Seitzer on housing options for caregivers. For a series recap, please see links below. Senior care and housing clearly encompasses more than just retirement community condos and assisted living suites. Yet even beyond the levels of care covered in this series, there are several additional services that often “wrap-around” or supplement other types of care. Most are provided at home or within another setting (like a …

The Takeaway: Wine Country Retirement Community Will Provide Continuing Care for Gay Seniors

Posted on 02/27/2012 by Elizabeth Brown | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsFountaingrove Lodge in Santa Rosa, Calif., is a retirement community being built mainly for gay and lesbian seniors which will offer independent and assisted living facilities.

Taking a Closer Look at Nursing Homes

Posted on 02/27/2012 by Patti Shea | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & FamilyEditor’s note: This is eighth in a series of posts by guest blogger Michelle Seitzer. For a series recap, please see links below. In the past, when all else failed (or when individuals outlived family and friends who could provide support), people turned to nursing homes. Not anymore, as this series has indicated. Thanks to assisted living, independent living, home care, urban villages, active adult communities and more, caregivers and seniors have an array of choices — and just in …