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Lifestyle & Wellness
7 Tips for Aging Gracefully
Years ago, the concept of aging gracefully was about how you look, not how you live. Times have changed, and now “aging gracefully” is all about taking care of both physical and mental health to live...Read More -
Senior Living
The Importance of a Daily Routine for Dementia Care
There’s no getting around it: A dementia diagnosis can devastate an entire family. Dementia care is rife with uncertainty, and no one knows what the future holds.Read More -
Assisted Living
Tax Season Strategies for Senior Living
Taxes are one of life’s certainties, even if you’re enjoying all of the benefits that come from living in a senior living community; just as the holidays and the New Year roll around each year...Read More -
Assisted Living
Senior Living Taxes 101
Whether you’re looking into senior living communities for your parent or loved one or they’re already a resident, it’s wise to have a financial plan and look for ways to offset costs. Senior living...Read More -
Assisted Living
Senior Living Communities Are for Animal Lovers, Too
Pets are often just as integral to a family as their human members. They offer companionship, familiarity, and stability. They can make a house feel like a home. For seniors, pet ownership is linked...Read More -
Assisted Living
Recasting Retirement: The Evolution of Senior Care Facilities
“Senior facility.” The term sounds unwelcoming, and it is. It’s often used interchangeably with “senior living community,” but a senior facility and senior living community aren’t the same thing.Read More -
Senior Living
Top 5 FAQs About Senior Living and Taxes
Tax season can be a headache no matter who you are, what you do, or whether you get a refund. Gathering all the required documentation can be a pain—was that pharmacy receipt for deductible...Read More -
Assisted Living
Retirement, Redefined: From Nursing Homes to Senior Living Communities
Most older adults say they want to stay in their house as long as possible. It’s where they’ve lived for many years, and they have many fond memories in the family home. Fear of the unknown,...Read More -
Assisted Living
5 Marks the Spot: Find the Best Senior Living Community Near You
If you’re considering senior living, there are probably plenty of factors to your decision—ideas about enjoying the gardens and taking in the fresh air, a night on the town followed by a snack in the...Read More
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Guide
The Insider’s Guide to Understanding Assisted Living Pricing
The short answer about assisted living costs is that they depend on many factors. We provide insights on all of the aspects of pricing in this new guide.Read More -
Video
4 Signs Your Parent Shouldn’t Be Home Alone and What to Do
Have you been worried about whether your aging parent is really doing okay living at home alone?Read More -
Video
My Parent Has Dementia: What Should I Do?
When your loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you can feel a mix of emotions, all of them valid.Read More -
Guide
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community Guide
Get guidance about choosing the right Senior Living community.Read More -
Video
Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care
We’ve identified the top five most frequently asked questions about memory care to give you a start on your path to getting the answers you need about senior living.Read More -
Video
What is the Difference Between a Senior Living Community and a Senior Living Facility?
When it comes to senior living, many people use “community” and “facility” interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing.Read More