The Worst Way to Find an Assisted Living Community
September 06, 2019
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Last Updated: September 6, 2019 One of the most common ways for families to find assisted living communities is also one of the worst — simply driving by and seeing the building is not enough to locate the right community for you. The Assisted Living Federation of America report, whic
Continue Reading →How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
August 22, 2019
Last Updated: August 22, 2019 Any kind of move is difficult, but a senior’s move to an assisted living community may be the hardest of all. That’s why it needs to be done right. At AssistedLiving.com, we provide families with the information they need to make empowered and
Continue Reading →When Home Care Is Not Enough
August 08, 2019
Last Updated: August 8, 2019 Home care can be a great option for aging parents with little to no needs, but when a senior becomes more fragile and frail, the limitations of relying on one individual to provide care can become obvious. Learn more about how to assist your parents or sen
Continue Reading →14 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Be Unsafe Living Alone
July 11, 2019
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Last Updated: July 11, 2019 It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between age-related decline and something more serious. However, according to Alan Gruber, M.D., a psychiatrist with a private practice in Massachusetts, there are several ways you can tell if an elderly
Continue Reading →Assisted Living Checklist for Families
June 06, 2019
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Last Updated: June 6, 2019 After you and your family have started an assisted living search and have a list of assisted living communities in mind, there is no better way to narrow down your choices than through a community visit. Here’s a checklist made of questions to help you
Continue Reading →Top 10 Assisted Living Designs to Prevent Falls in Seniors
May 23, 2019
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Falls are a huge concern for seniors, their caregivers and senior living professionals. Chris Williams is one such professional as a certified personal trainer who has been working with seniors in their assisted living communities and homes for over 17 years in Naples, Florida. During
Continue Reading →New Poll Shows Benefits of Companionship for Seniors in Senior Living
May 09, 2019
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The link between chronic loneliness and mental and/or physical health problems is not new — being lonely increases a person’s mortality risk while also reducing their cognitive and mobility skills. The companionship offered in senior living communities can protect against loneliness a
Continue Reading →CDC Updates Report on Assisted Living Communities and Residents
April 25, 2019
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Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its report on assisted living communities to give families, senior care providers and other stakeholders more information about assisted living communities, residents and the care they receive in the United States. Read
Continue Reading →Who Really Lives at Assisted Living?
April 11, 2019
Last Updated: April 11, 2019 There are many reasons that someone can end up at assisted living — from needing medical assistance to more specialized care. Read some interesting statistics about the average assisted living resident that you may not know about. Facts About the Average A
Continue Reading →10 Tips to Help Your Parent Adjust After a Move to Assisted Living
March 28, 2019
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A move to assisted living can cause feelings of trepidation. It’s an adjustment for everyone, but for some seniors, it can be more difficult than others. Your support during this process is important to reduce feelings of abandonment, anxiety and loneliness and help ease your parent’s
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