Independent Living Skills

There is a certain set of skills that will enable an elder to thrive in an independent living community. Discover what these abilities are and how they can help your elderly loved one get the most out of their independent living community experience.

Articles About Independent Living Skills

Time Management Strategies for Caregivers
Caregivers have to find the right balance of time management skills as they provide care for their elderly loved ones. Learn about time management skills and find tips from experts.
Does My Elderly Parent Need In-Patient Rehabilitation?
Inpatient rehabilitation may be necessary when an elderly parent suffers a serious falls, hip injury, stroke or other health condition.
Rehabilitation Centers for Elderly Stroke Victims
When an elderly person has a stroke, a good rehabilitation center is the key to recovery for stroke victims.
The Difference Between Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy
If a loved one is experiencing issues with mobility, doing activities of daily living or speaking they may need geriatric rehabilitation services. Here is how physical, speech and occupational therapy help.
How to Buy a Hearing Aid
With so many different kinds available, how can seniors and their caregivers pick the best hearing aid?
The Power of Telling Family Stories
Reminiscence and life review are vital for healthy aging. Here’s how caregivers can use new research and technologies to benefit their families and elderly seniors.

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Q&A with the Experts on Independent Living Skills

Our family can't agree on whether or not mom should move to assisted living. What's the solution?
It is important that you and your siblings get on the same page about moving your mother to assisted living.
As dad's full-time caregiver, I secretly wish he would hurry up and die. How can I control these thoughts?
Secretly wishing your elderly father will die soon doesn't make you a terrible person, but it does suggest that you may need help dealing with your thoughts.

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