According to the United States Census Bureau, issues with mobility have become the most common disability elderly Americans face. Disability issues create problems with walking, climbing stairs, and overall stability.

Being a caregiver is often a demanding and relentless responsibility. You can easily lose sight of your own health and well-being when taking care of a loved one, and there will be times when you feel overwhelmed with little to no control over the situation.

As you get older, you start to understand that your parents are getting into their golden years. Helping out your parents soon grows from occasional help to a full-time job watching over them.

It's easy to feel alone when caring for an elderly parent. Despite the fact that 17% of adults find themselves in the position of caregiver to their mother or father, it's a stunning and difficult thing to need to go through.

Most seniors are happy to age in place in the homes they have always lived in. However, when health issues take over, it may be time for assisted living -- whether it's in a senior care community or in the home of an adult child.

Over 40 million people are providing unpaid elderly care in the United States.

Life can become a bit of a rollercoaster when you have elderly parents to take care of. You want to offer them the best care and assistance possible, but at the same time, you've got your own life to live and can only do so much. 

According to recent statistics, there are about 1.5 million Americans currently living in nursing homes.

For many families, it is time to start looking for senior care in South Carolina or in Virginia. The question is, how do you determine which care service is best?