JFS Care is here for you during the coronavirus outbreak. Please call us if you need support or assistance. 213.383.2273. Further Information
Our facial expressions show so much to those around us, and when you are feeling an elevated quantity of stress, well-meaning friends and family members will surely detect it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will require a whole lot more than a couple of words to turn […]
continue readingEmployers have long understood the need for new mothers or fathers to take some time away from work to concentrate on the many requirements of a newborn, but what’s been acknowledged far less is the equally important need for adult children to take time away to look after their aging parents. Yet as our life […]
continue readingIt’s a disagreement that arises for many families: seniors adamantly would like to age in place in their own homes, while their relatives worry about their well-being. And there’s a debate to be made in both scenarios. Seniors, particularly those who live alone, encounter a range of risks: falls that may lead to significant injury, […]
continue readingTelephone scams geared toward older adults are nothing new, with an astonishing $36 billion lost each year to financial abuse. And the current senior phone scam circulating is difficult for many seniors to identify until it is too late. Center for Elder Law and Justice attorney Nicole K. Parshall explains, “There is always a new […]
continue readingIt’s a sensitive topic to talk about with aging parents, but one which needs to be resolved sooner rather than later: financial management for seniors. Many adult children are reluctant to ask about their parents’ financial matters until there’s a desperate need, but beginning the conversation before the need provides ample chance to ensure all […]
continue reading