by jlopez@chapinhome.org | Aug 26, 2024 | Nursing
The University of Michigan’s 2024 National Poll on Healthy Aging found that more than half of Americans aged 50 and older felt ‘very concerned’ about the costs associated with home care, assisted living, or residential skilled nursing.1 This makes it the joint number...
by jlopez@chapinhome.org | May 29, 2024 | Nursing
New research published in the second half of 20231 found that engaging in hobbies was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and higher self-reported health, happiness, and life satisfaction among seniors aged 65 and older. The pleasant summer months in New York...
by Chapin Home | Nov 28, 2023 | Nursing
The United Health Foundation’s 2023 Senior Report found that more than half of adults aged 65-74 in 2021 had multiple chronic health conditions – an increase of 13% from 2020. The same study reported that 15.8% of seniors over 65 experienced frequent...
by Chapin Home | Jul 28, 2023 | Nursing
Three Areas For Family Caregivers To Consider When Searching For A Skilled Nursing Provider Whether it be short or long-term, a significant portion of seniors require skilled nursing care at some point. As a family caregiver, the prospect of finding a senior care...
by Chapin Home | Mar 7, 2023 | Nursing
5 Important Questions To Ask When Finding A Skilled Nursing Home Twenty-four-hour nursing care is an excellent option for seniors with varying medical needs. Short-term nursing care can support those recovering from an injury, surgery, or hospital stay, while...
by Chapin Home | Dec 15, 2022 | Nursing
7 Ways Nursing Home Care Improves Quality of Life for Seniors Moving a loved one into a nursing home is never easy, and many families worry about how their parent or relative will adapt to the transition. But if your loved one is struggling to live independently, or...
