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Former day care owner says she doesn't know why child was found sleeping outside

TWIN FALLS — A jury trial began Wednesday for a former day care owner who said she doesn’t know why a toddler was found sleeping in her driveway late at

10 Resources Every Senior Should Know About

There are plenty of organizations that provide free or low-cost help with meals, transportation, housing, finances, and more.

Memory Care: Assisted Living & Long Term Care for Memory Loss

Memory care facilities provide long term care for memory loss patients. See tips for when assisted living is needed & how to pay for a residential care facility.

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

What Divorced Retirees Should Know About Social Security

If you were married for more than 10 years and got divorced, you may still be entitled to a half share of your spouse's monthly Social Security benefits.

What You Should Know About Residential Care

The decision to move into residential care is not an easy one. In fact, it is one of the most difficult decisions that you and your family might have to make. Especially in the later years of life, the need to retain independence and integrity must be sensitively met with the realities of aging. This […]

Residential care costs 'can soak up over 50% of property values'

Study finds the cost of a typical residential care home stay around the UK to range from 18% to 56% of average house values

Self-care isn't enough. We need community care to thrive.

Step Inside Vivid Life Residential Care [Featured Video]

A sneak peek at Vivid Life Residential Care. See its beauty and feel the comfort of a luxurious yet affordable residential assisted living and respite care

Offer personalised care to support those who need help to live at home

Home care visits to elderly people should last for at least half an hour and focus on what they can or would like to do rather than on what they can’t do, says NICEAlmost half a million people received home care in England in 2013/14, with 80 per cent of them at least 65 years old.Demand for home care is expected to grow in the coming years due to England’s ageing population. It is predicted that almost 1 in 4 people…

Residential care for the elderly is moving into the digital age

Sensors under the mattresses of elderly residents with dementia track how much they sleep at night. Others in the showers note how often they bathe, while sensors in the walls watch over their movements.

Short-Term Stays Can Help Seniors And Caregivers

Rather than moving in because of a need for long-term care, seniors can find brief accommodations at retirement communities in the event of an emergency that leaves them without a home or in need of closer attention for a short period.

Is Independent Senior Living Right for Your Loved One?

Senior living options can be a tough conversation, but these perks might get your loved ones excited about becoming a part of an independent living community.

What You Can Expect from Lawn Care Service

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Social care: Will people still have to sell their homes?

In 2019, the Conservatives pledged no-one should have to sell their home to pay for their care.

‘I thought I wasn’t a lovable child’: the life of a care-system kid

Six people who grew up in State care in Ireland talk about the challenges of their childhoods and early-adult lives