by PLS | Mar 6, 2026 | Active Lifestyles, Healthy Living
We did it. According to the latest Census figures, Americans are closer than ever to reaching 90 years of age. We’ve managed to extend our lifespan to previously unimaginable numbers. But the question keeps coming to mind. At what cost? We live longer, but are we...
by PLS | Feb 3, 2026 | At-Home Care, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Preferred Living Solutions
Did you know that Alzheimer’s is just one of over 100 types of dementia? The term “Dementia” is not necessarily a diagnosis unto itself. It’s more of an umbrella term. Alzheimer’s is one of the most well-known types. Caring for someone...
by PLS | Dec 1, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, At-Home Care, care planning, Caring for elderly parents, Preferred Living Solutions
Life transitions are an inevitable part of everyone’s life. We are aware that having someone listen to your concerns and actively respond to your queries is of great importance in senior living and care. Preferred Living Solutions care managers aim to provide you with...
by PLS | Nov 6, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, At-Home Care, care planning, Caring for elderly parents, hospital stays, Preferred Living Solutions
As care managers, we research and build relationships with the wonderful people who run home care companies. If you or a loved one is recovering from surgery or needs long-term care for a chronic illness, home care services are a good resource. Services range from...
by PLS | Oct 1, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Baby Boomers, care management, care planning, End of life planning, self-care
Long-term care planning for the future involves considering your financial, medical, and personal support needs. This includes funding for various care options and establishing legal documents. This also includes making healthy living and eating habits today to impact...
by PLS | Aug 4, 2025 | Advice & Support, At-Home Care, Caring for elderly parents, End of life planning, Preferred Living Solutions
I learned a few things this week as an active participant in a dear client’s successful transition from hospital to home hospice. “Be prepared” sums up the lessons nicely. Some of what I learned may seem trivial, but I promise, even the small things make a difference...
by PLS | Jul 1, 2025 | Advice & Support, Baby Boomers, care management, Caring for elderly parents, End of life planning, Preferred Living Solutions
No more room for another family heirloom? Did your parents ask you in childhood to love, honor, and cherish…all their stuff… til death do you part? The generation that birthed the baby boomers may have planted the seed of heirloom responsibility while rocking you in...
by PLS | May 2, 2025 | Advice & Support, At-Home Care, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia
For many people living with dementia bedtime does not necessarily mean sleep-time. As dementia progresses insomnia and nighttime wandering may interfere with rest for care partner and caregiver. One possible solution that involves no medication is a weighted blanket....
by PLS | Apr 2, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, care planning, Caring for elderly parents, End of life planning, Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions
Make Life Easier for Your Loved Ones I recently spoke with a friend whose parents have both died within 6 months of each other. She had just settled the affairs for one when the other one passed. She was overwhelmed with grief and the checklist of paperwork and phone...
by PLS | Mar 4, 2025 | Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions, self-care
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. March is Save Your Vision Month. Risk factors for AMD, other than age, include smoking (doubles the risk); race (more common among Caucasians than African-Americans...
