Late Life Insights

Long-term care includes a variety of services for individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring in and out of bed, and using the bathroom.

Outdated views contribute to our ageist beliefs, which can be found in every part of our society. It creeps into everything … even our healthcare system.

If you are familiar with the Golden Girls, you know that Sophia often spoke the (hilarious) truth. To take her point a step further, what would life be like if that “someone” was a friend? 

The answer: “Borrowed from the Swedish, this word means ‘representative.’ They were originally appointed to investigate complaints against government officials and agencies.”

{Sound of buzzer} Lisa: What is “Ombudsman?”

At Senior Life Source, one of our main goals is to help you become a confident advocate for yourself (and loved ones). This means being prepared with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions with regards to your desired care in later life.

I know it’s hard to believe, but the Millennial generation is no longer the youngest age group, and they haven’t been for a while. There are now, not one, but two generations that follow them (Gen Z 1997-2012, and Gen Alpha 2013-2025).

In our newly aging world with extended life expectancies there is good news and not-so-good news when it comes to our living options as we age…

When is someone old? Although the question sounds simple, there are multiple ways of defining old age. The most commonly used marker of old age is chronological age, an arbitrary number and a poor indicator of old age.

Ageism is a set of beliefs about a particular age group, which can be positive or negative. More often than not, it takes the form of prejudice attitudes and discriminatory behaviors towards older adults.