Whether buying a car, new furniture, or our next vacation spot, we all struggle to distinguish between our wants and needs. Choosing a senior living community is a major life decision, and finding a community that checks all the boxes can be difficult, especially with all the different types of communities, care offerings, and various… Continue reading Determining Your Needs and Wants in Senior Living
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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
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
Understanding the Cost of Senior Care
With 70% of adults aged 65 and older eventually needing senior care and 20% requiring senior care for longer than five years, it’s essential to be prepared for senior care expenses. Preparing for senior care costs in advance is advisable. However, this is not always the case, and many families are unprepared for the costs… Continue reading Understanding the Cost of Senior Care
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
When Is It Time for Memory Care?
Having a loved one diagnosed with dementia can be both scary and overwhelming. First, know you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. Managing the care of a loved one with dementia and knowing when to ask for help is difficult for many families. Memory… Continue reading When Is It Time for Memory Care?