How to Tell If Your Senior Loved One Is Getting Superior Care in Assisted Living
March 14, 2019
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When a parent or senior loved one first moves to an assisted living community, it’s natural to worry about their adjustment and whether or not they are getting superior care. Read our tips on how you can assess their level of care in assisted living and what to look for if you’r
Continue Reading →How to Identify and Mitigate Loneliness in Assisted Living
February 28, 2019
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Do you wish you had stronger social connections with family and friends? According to Psychology Today, social connections are the most important factor in someone’s happiness. Unfortunately, some parents and senior loved ones in assisted living communities lack these enriching connec
Continue Reading →10 Items to Bring With You to Assisted Living
February 14, 2019
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As you prepare for a move to assisted living, you’re probably hearing a lot about how much you have to get rid of. A room in an assisted living community has limited space, and for most seniors, that means you’ll have to downsize before moving
Continue Reading →5 Assisted Living Conversation Starters
January 31, 2019
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Even those who have communicative and open relationships with their parents can find it hard to start conversations about their parent’s ability to take care of themselves. You and your parent may both know they would benefit from moving into assisted living, but the thought is often
Continue Reading →Assisted Living: An Age-Friendly Health System
January 17, 2019
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Our current healthcare system in the United States if often overcrowded and under-supported, with most hospitals and short-stay facilities focused on one primary goal: to move patients along as quickly as possible. While our current systems may focus on efficiency, they lack success w
Continue Reading →5 Ways to Make Assisted Living More Affordable
January 03, 2019
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Moving into assisted living can be both emotionally and financially draining for seniors and their families. Having a strategic financial plan in place is important for not only your financial peace of mind but also your wallet. Here are five ways to make assisted living more affordab
Continue Reading →How to Make Your Assisted Living Budget Go Further
December 20, 2018
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Last Updated: December 20, 2018 A move to an assisted living community is a major financial decision. Learn how to make your assisted living budget go further by focusing your search on nearby cities with the most affordable options. Stretch Your Assisted Living Budget With the Senior
Continue Reading →5 Benefits to Use for Assisted Living Costs
December 06, 2018
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Many Americans count on Social Security as a major source of their retirement income, yet they are unclear on how the benefit works or are unaware of all the benefits available. Learn whether your Social Security retirement planning is on track and if you are maximizing your payout to
Continue Reading →Celebrating the Holidays With Seniors in Assisted Living
November 22, 2018
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For many of us, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year with family gatherings and festive events to look forward to. However, for seniors in assisted living or those in isolation, the holidays may not be as enjoyable. Learn more about how to bring holiday cheer to y
Continue Reading →5 Reasons to Tour Assisted Living Communities During the Holidays
November 08, 2018
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If you are researching assisted living for yourself, a parent or senior loved one, the single most important step of that research is to visit a senior living community. No amount of viewing floor plans, photos or reviews can substitute for an in-person visit to an assisted living com
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