Heroes helping heroes: Shining a light on military caregivers
“You’re sitting at home one night and get a phone call that your husband is being medevaced and he’s coming home. They said it was for spinal injuries,” recalled Mandy Spooneybarger, 36, caregiver to her husband, Charles, an Army veteran. “You have to live in your new normal. It’s stressful. It’s isolating. You have to let go of what you had. That is the hardest part. Sometimes it takes years. You can find strength from the person you are caring for. If you can, find other support.” Continue reading...
You may be completely independent and healthy when you move, but as you age your needs are likely to change. Yes, we’re staying healthier longer, but planning for the future (and the unexpected) is always prudent. That’s why the most important factor in choosing a senior living community is whether or not it offers a “continuum of care.” That means it fulfills both your current needs and any health needs you may have in the future.
