Friendships shape the way we live and the choices we make -- and that doesn't change when we get older. Friendship has been shown to relieve stress, grow enjoyment of life and enhance health, making it an important consideration when looking at care choices  your parents or loved ones.

Elder care programs and communities are putting a big emphasis on friendship these days, rather than just focusing on the nuts and bolts of care. Here's how:



Mixed-age…

As we all know, providing care for the elderly can be demanding and difficult--especially if your loved one resists care. If the elder is resistant to care, even starting the conversation about the need for help be challenging.



Here are four tips to…

Senior Independent Lifestyles can help seniors “age in place” from home. Senior Independent Lifestyles works with LTC insurance brokers and general agents by offering a guaranteed acceptance home care service plan. The Real Freedom program is designed to help seniors “age-in-place” with security and dignity.

Our service plan options are not insurance but are a very comprehensive alternative. Our clients enjoy guaranteed non-medical home care hours ranging from 100 hours…