Many senior citizens look forward to enjoying their retirement years, but instead find themselves plagued with many difficulties.

Of course there are some things that happen that are beyond their control, but some of the problems can be made less difficult or avoided altogether with the proper knowledge and planning.

Some of the difficulties they face involve finances, health issues, where to live, how to deal with long term care. Should they move into a Assisted Living home or can they maintain their independence while living alone?
What happens when a senior citizen finds they can no longer drive themselves around or perhaps dress themselves?

How do senior citizens and their love ones deal with it if they are diagnosed with something that will require ongoing care on a daily basis?

Senior Citizens also need start planning for their retirement well before they are going to be ready to retire.

Medications are important part of a senior citizens life, but sometimes they are unable to manage it on their own. How will you deal with this?

Caring for an elderly relative can be an extremely stressful process and if you are a family member, you're bound to be emotionally effected by it. Decisions will need to be made to determine if it's best to hire someone else to do it for you.