Category: Uncategorized

Assisted Living Defined

You’ve probably heard of assisted living communities but maybe don’t fully understand what they provide or if they’re the right choice for you or your loved one. According to the National Center For Assisted Living, there are approximately 28,900 assisted living communities in the United States with more than 800,000 residents. Choosing an assisted living… Continue reading Assisted Living Defined

What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities

You’ve finally determined that the senior lifestyle is the right choice. Now you need to find a senior living community that meets your needs. Moving into a senior living community is a big step.  This is your next home, and you want to make the right decision. Finding a community that meets your needs takes… Continue reading What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities

Comparing the Cost of Senior Living With Staying at Home

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to stay home or move to a senior living community. Many seniors remain in their homes for various reasons; they feel more comfortable and secure, closer to long-time friends and neighbors, and for financial reasons. It’s easy to assume that staying at home is significantly less… Continue reading Comparing the Cost of Senior Living With Staying at Home

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

With each passing day, we all grow closer to the final chapters of our lives, and with very few exceptions, we will most likely experience a decline in our health along the way. For some of us, those changes will be gradual and subtle and for others it will be more pronounced and acute. Some… Continue reading November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

A Look at the Care Options in Senior Living Communities

There’s no better time to consider senior living than now! The senior living industry is evolving and continuously improving to meet the high expectations and needs of the growing senior community. Whether you’re highly active, need a little assistance with personal care, or are recovering from an illness or injury, there’s a senior living option… Continue reading A Look at the Care Options in Senior Living Communities

What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like

If you’re considering memory care for a loved one, you may be overwhelmed with the choices, and nervous about making the right decision. You want to ensure your loved one is happy and well cared for. Memory care is a type of long-term senior living care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of… Continue reading What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like

Comparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living

When choosing a long-term care solution for yourself or a loved one, there are many decisions to make. In-home care is the solution usually preferred by older adults who need long-term care and their loved ones, and there are advantages to remaining at home. Home is more familiar, less hassle, more comfortable, and, most assume,… Continue reading Comparing the Cost of Home to Senior Living

How To Pay for Memory Care: Top Tips for Families

Memory Care communities have trained, qualified and compassionate professionals who are there to help and support residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in America, costing more than heart disease and cancer. Caring for people with dementia is estimated… Continue reading How To Pay for Memory Care: Top Tips for Families

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