Physical therapy is world-renowned for helping those with injuries and pain to get back on their feet, figuratively and literally. Physical therapy helps maintain or restore physical health, and it can be an amazing tool for helping the elderly push past their aches and mobility restrictions to live a more comfortable and happy life.  How does Physical Therapy Help the...

Very often a family looks for assisted living for a couple because one spouse needs care, and the well spouse can no longer provide that care alone. A common scenario is when one spouse has memory loss and the other doesn’t. Determining which care communities have the type of care, programs and setting for two elderly parents can be difficult. ...

When we were young, our parents told us what to do to look out for our safety and wellbeing. And as a child, we listened. However, when our parents reach old age, a role reversal often occurs.  As they age, parents are often the ones who cannot properly take care of themselves, leaving us in the role of caretaker. And one day we become...

MediCal covers a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and limited resources. MediCal is paid for with federal and state taxes. For the purposes of this website, we are talking about seniors needing care. There’s not one set formula to determine MediCal eligibility. There are many factors that need to be considered. These factors include...