http://independence4seniors.com/index.php en independence4seniors@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-17T11:45:49+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/when-faced-with-long-term-care-needs/ http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/when-faced-with-long-term-care-needs/#When:11:45:49Z Take a closer look at in-home care Deciding what type of long-term care loved ones need when they are no longer able to live totally independently is an important decision that should not be considered lightly. If given the option to live one's golden years in an institutional setting or… home care costs, long-term care, quality of life 2010-03-17T11:45:49+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/looking-for-a-home-care-bargain/ http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/looking-for-a-home-care-bargain/#When:00:04:32Z Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications As the economy struggles, it's hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared… elder abuse, home care costs 2010-03-10T00:04:32+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/exercise-at-80/ http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/exercise-at-80/#When:00:10:19Z A Little Goes a Long Way Towards Maintaining Independence A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fitness is highly emphasized in today's society, but when it comes to the frail elderly, exercise and fitness are not necessarily health topics that come readily to mind. However, the benefits of even moderate… exercise, healthy habits, quality of life 2010-03-04T00:10:19+00:00