Tips for Funding Senior Living Expenses

Even the most well-planned retirement can take a hit with senior living expenses. Long-term care services are expensive, and the cost of quality senior living care is expected to increase.  According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, you can expect to pay anywhere from $61,776 annually to $108,405 annually for senior living expenses. Your… Continue reading Tips for Funding Senior Living Expenses

How Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents

You’re not alone if you’re struggling to care for a loved one living with dementia. Did you know that 48% of family caregivers care for an older adult with some form of dementia? According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. Watching a loved one suffer from dementia… Continue reading How Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents

Questions to Ask to Find the Best Memory Care Community for Your Loved One

According to the CDC, 34% of residents in long-term care communities have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Once you have recognized the signs that it’s time for memory care, choosing a memory care community for a loved one is a significant decision. This is an emotional and overwhelming time, and finding a memory care… Continue reading Questions to Ask to Find the Best Memory Care Community for Your Loved One

Insurance Options for Paying for Senior Living

The expense of retirement to a senior living community can often be the biggest drain on your finances. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the median cost of assisted living and nursing home communities in the Worcester area is $5,685 per month. You may already have various insurance policies but haven’t considered that they… Continue reading Insurance Options for Paying for Senior Living

The VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and How It Can Help Pay for Senior Living

If you’re a U.S. armed forces Veteran, you’ve probably taken advantage of many of the benefits available from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, many Veterans are unaware of a significant benefit that can help pay the costs of senior living expenses for veterans and their spouses. You never know when an illness… Continue reading The VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and How It Can Help Pay for Senior Living

What is Memory Care?

Caring for a senior with memory loss is difficult. If you’re looking for help for a loved one with memory loss you’re not alone. According to The World Health Organization, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. Memory care is a type of long-term residential care designed for seniors with memory loss, Alzheimer’s… Continue reading What is Memory Care?

Safety and Security: The Peace of Mind Assisted Living Communities Provide

As we age it can become more difficult to live alone. Even the most attentive family members may struggle to take care of a senior loved one. It’s normal for family members to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and even guilty about not being able to ensure the health and safety of a loved one. In addition… Continue reading Safety and Security: The Peace of Mind Assisted Living Communities Provide