Continuing Care
Proactive Continuing Care for Baby Boomers
The demand for high-quality continuing care has never been greater as the Baby Boomer Generation is Aging. Continuing care encompasses a range of health and social services designed to support individuals who require ongoing assistance due to age, disability, or chronic health conditions. This care ranges from in-home assistance to full-service residential facilities. Our experts in this section of the site explore the options our generation has in making continuing care choices.
There are several different continuing care options. Home care services enable individuals to receive professional medical and personal care in their own homes, fostering independence while ensuring safety and proper medical attention. Assisted living facilities provide a balance between independence and care, offering residents personal space with access to medical and personal assistance as needed. For those who require 24-hour medical oversight and assistance with daily activities, Nursing homes offer comprehensive care that addresses complex medical needs. Specialized care facilities are tailored for individuals with specific conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, providing specialized care to meet unique health requirements. Continuing care plays a pivotal role in our healthcare system, offering necessary support to those in need. As our population ages, the demand for such care will only grow, highlighting the importance of continuous improvement in services and accessibility.
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In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is constantly busy. We rush from one task to another, often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day. But what if being busy isn’t actually a desirable state? What if, instead of just filling our schedules with endless to-do list…
In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is constantly busy. We rush from one task to another, often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day. But what if being busy isn’…
In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is constantly busy. We rush from one task to another, often feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day. But what if being busy isn’t actually a desirable state? What if, instead of just filling our schedules with endless to-do lists, we shifted our focus to being more productive? In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of productivity over busyness and provide actionable tips on how to cultivate a more efficient approach to work and life. …

Healing Through Motorcycling with Joseph 🏍️💡In this inspiring episode, Melissa chats with JD, who found profound healing and connection through motorcycling at a young age. JD shares how the open road and the tight-knit biker community became a therapeutic outlet, providing a sense of brot…
Healing Through Motorcycling with Joseph 🏍️💡In this inspiring episode, Melissa chats with JD, who found profound healing and connection through motorcycling at a young age. JD shares how the…
Healing Through Motorcycling with Joseph 🏍️💡In this inspiring episode, Melissa chats with JD, who found profound healing and connection through motorcycling at a young age. JD shares how the open road and the tight-knit biker community became a therapeutic outlet, providing a sense of brotherhood, acceptance, and mindfulness. He explains how riding forces you to be fully present, serving as a form of meditation that helps clear the mind and access the unconscious.JD also opens up about overcoming adversity, including two life-altering motorcycle accidents that led him on a journey of…

Understanding your teen's sleep habits, mood, and activity levels is essential when making decisions about their mental health treatment, but both parents and teens often struggle to remember details such as bedtime, sleep quality, and emotional state. Digital health technologies, including smartpho…
Understanding your teen's sleep habits, mood, and activity levels is essential when making decisions about their mental health treatment, but both parents and teens often struggle to remember details …
Understanding your teen's sleep habits, mood, and activity levels is essential when making decisions about their mental health treatment, but both parents and teens often struggle to remember details such as bedtime, sleep quality, and emotional state. Digital health technologies, including smartphone apps and wearable sensors, offer valuable tools to address these challenges. These technologies help track medication adherence, monitor daily feelings, and measure physical activity, including steps and sleep duration. By providing a clearer picture of a teen’s health, these tools allow both p…

NEW FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Tinkling music for the masses . . .Leaking In The Park - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 502 1. Handle With Care (live) - Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra 2. Dogs On The Run (live) - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 3. Thirty Days In The Hole (live) - Gov't …
NEW FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Tinkling music for the masses . . .Leaking In The Park - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 502 1. Handle With Care (live) - Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra 2.…
NEW FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Tinkling music for the masses . . .Leaking In The Park - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 502 1. Handle With Care (live) - Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra 2. Dogs On The Run (live) - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 3. Thirty Days In The Hole (live) - Gov't Mule 4. I Don't Need No Doctor (live) - Humble Pie 5. Millennium - Killing Joke 6. Sufficiently Breathless - Captain Beyond 7. Come And Go Blues (live unplugged) - Gregg Allman 8. Going To California (live) - Robert Plant And The Sensational Shapeshifters 9. No Quarter (live) - Heart 10. Rhiannon (l…

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Have you noticed a shift in your temperament as you’ve aged? Are you more patient and understanding, or easily frustrated and quick to judge? What if there was a simple way to improve your interacti…
Have you noticed a shift in your temperament as you’ve aged? Are you more patient and understanding, or easily frustrated and quick to judge? What if there was a simple way to improve your interactions, deepen your relationships, and bring more peace into your daily life?In today’s episode, we’re exploring Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a powerful approach to transforming the way we speak, listen, and connect. Developed by Marshall Rosenberg, NVC is based on the principle of Ahimsa, or nonviolence, and helps us communicate from a place of compassion rather than reaction.We’ll explore …

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Modern retirees overwhelmed by physical and digital clutter are less likely to have the time and money to enjoy the retirement they desire.This article first appeared at Rethinking65. Listen:We accu…
Modern retirees overwhelmed by physical and digital clutter are less likely to have the time and money to enjoy the retirement they desire.This article first appeared at Rethinking65. Listen:We accumulate a lot of material and digital stuff. Too much.On my drive to church each Sunday, I pass multiple storage facilities where people keep additional possessions they no longer have the room for in their homes. I’ve listened to friends and clients discuss the challenge of having to decide what to do with a parent’s belongings when settling their estate. I’ve gone through this with my sibli…

Randy Carr stands at the forefront of innovation as the CEO of World Emblem, leading with passion, insight, and a forward-thinking approach that has transformed the industry. As an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) since 2008, Randy’s leadership was recognized on a global s…
Randy Carr stands at the forefront of innovation as the CEO of World Emblem, leading with passion, insight, and a forward-thinking approach that has transformed the industry. As an active member of th…
Randy Carr stands at the forefront of innovation as the CEO of World Emblem, leading with passion, insight, and a forward-thinking approach that has transformed the industry. As an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) since 2008, Randy’s leadership was recognized on a global scale when he served on the YPO Executive Committee (2019-2021), where he contributed his expertise to support fellow entrepreneurs and visionaries. World Emblem: The Largest Patch Producer in the World Founded in 1993 by Jerold Carr, World Emblem has grown from a small family business into the world…

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Get rid of clutter and your brain will function better.Key points How often have you looked at a pile of laundry in the living room, dirty plates in the kitchen, or unpaid bills on your desk and thoug…
Get rid of clutter and your brain will function better.Key points How often have you looked at a pile of laundry in the living room, dirty plates in the kitchen, or unpaid bills on your desk and thought, “I’ll take care of them later; they’re unimportant.” Maybe to you, but not to your brain—which struggles […]

My guest Gabby Jimenez and I are busting the hospice myths to get to the truth about end of life care. Because there are so many misconceptions about hospice care, many people don’t choose to have care from a hospice team or they delay hospice care until very close to death. It’s important t…
My guest Gabby Jimenez and I are busting the hospice myths to get to the truth about end of life care. Because there are so many misconceptions about hospice care, many people don’t choose to have…
My guest Gabby Jimenez and I are busting the hospice myths to get to the truth about end of life care. Because there are so many misconceptions about hospice care, many people don’t choose to have care from a hospice team or they delay hospice care until very close to death. It’s important to know the truth about all the aspects of hospice care - how medicines are managed, how morphine is really used for someone who’s dying, when to start hospice, and Do Not Resuscitate orders work. Gabby Jimenez is a hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, death and dying educator, and author. Her …

When it comes to creating a truly wellness-centered environment, having a solid personal training department can make all the difference. Every resident can benefit from personal training—even if it’s just once a year, once a month, or a few times a week. With the right structure, you’ll empow…
When it comes to creating a truly wellness-centered environment, having a solid personal training department can make all the difference. Every resident can benefit from personal training—even if it…
When it comes to creating a truly wellness-centered environment, having a solid personal training department can make all the difference. Every resident can benefit from personal training—even if it’s just once a year, once a month, or a few times a week. With the right structure, you’ll empower residents to take charge of their self-care while helping trainers thrive. Here’s how to get started:1. Embrace the Mindset: Everyone BenefitsInstill the belief that every resident stands to gain from personal training. The fitness director should be the “wellness mayor,” advocating f…