9 Independent Senior Living Amenities You Can't Get at Home
An overwhelming majority of seniors say they want to remain independent as long as possible. But for many, remaining at home is actually a barrier to ...
How to Tell If Someone with Signs of Dementia Needs Assisted Living
In the popular understanding of dementia, people with dementia can’t safely live alone. They don’t recognize their loved ones and might barely even know themselves. This portrayal is a simplistic picture of a complex collection of diseases. Dementia ...
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How Old Do You Have to Be for Senior Living?
If you are talking about senior living options for yourself or an aging loved one, you may be wondering just how old do you have to be for senior livi...
Aging Parents and Depression: Warning Signs to Watch For
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 6.5 million seniors in 2009 suffered from depression. The statistic may be eight years...
Caregiver Tips for the Aging Parents ‘Moving’ Conversation
Starting the “moving” conversation with an aging parent is never easy. The idea of leaving a home after spending decades there brings a great deal of ...
How to Pay for Senior Living: Calculating the Costs of Each Care Type
If figuring out how to pay for senior living has kept you up at night, you’re not alone. Questions about the cost and affordability of senior living a...
Tips for Finding "Community" in a Senior Living Community
Moving into a senior living community is an exciting time, full of address changes and packing. Your move can also be stressful or even scary. Change ...
Resources for Families: What to Do When Your Senior Parents Drive You Crazy
If you thought that having a difference of opinions with your parents ended at your teenage years, you may be surprised to find yourself getting frust...
Tips for Finding Community Resources for the Elderly
As a caregiver to an aging adult, rest assured, at some point you’ll need to find a geriatrician, an adult day program, or the like. Happily, there ar...
The Cost of Senior Living: How to Avoid Financial Risks
When considering senior living options, the financial aspects can be daunting. It’s essential to look beyond the monthly fee to understand the full sc...