For many Oshkosh families, searching for an assisted living facility can feel overwhelming. Even the word “facility” brings a certain image to mind that makes many seniors and their families nervous about moving to one. However, assisted living communities today are very different from what they used to be. The “facility” feel has been replaced…
For many families with senior loved ones, caregiving has become a stressful situation. It can feel overwhelming to research short-term care options and see multiple types of care, without a clear idea of what makes them different. Respite care and in-home care provide two common short-term care options that offer different services for different situations.…
Many seniors and their families worry about their current living situation. For adult children, the thought of their senior parent living alone in a single-family home can be overwhelming. Yet, changing residences can be emotionally and physically challenging, especially without a clear understanding of how all the options differ. In and around Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and…
Loneliness among older adults has reached concerning levels across the United States. A 2023 national poll found that more than one-third of adults aged 50 to 80 experience feelings of isolation or loneliness. Women face these challenges more frequently than men, and rates climb higher among those managing chronic health conditions, living alone, or dealing…