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Comparing Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living
How do you determine which type of senior living lifestyle your loved one needs to thrive in their next chapter? Differentiating between memory care, assisted living, and independent living can be...Read More -
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Navigating Memory Care: A Comprehensive Guide
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can have a huge impact on the entire family. Many feelings need to be processed, and the future may seem overwhelming and filled with uncertainty.Read More -
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The Insider’s Guide to Understanding Assisted Living Costs
Before looking into senior living options, many families write off assisted living because of unrealistic assumptions about how much it costs. This misconception about price is widespread because no...Read More -
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When Is the Right Time to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care?
If your senior loved one lives in an assisted living community and is experiencing memory impairments, it can be difficult to choose the best care option to help them be happy and healthy. One option...Read More -
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Are Senior Living Expenses Tax Deductible?
No matter whether you are just beginning to look at senior living options and how they might fit into your financial plan or you are already part of senior living community life, it is wise to always...Read More -
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Embrace the Season: Springtime Outdoor Activities for Seniors
Springtime is an awakening for nature as the quiet surroundings suddenly come alive with chirping birds and scampering wildlife. Once-barren trees blossom, and life blooms everywhere.Read More -
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Senior Living Costs: How to Calculate and Plan Effectively
There are numerous reasons it may be the right time to explore senior living for your loved one. Perhaps your loved one needs specialized personal or medical care, or perhaps the family house is...Read More -
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Navigating a Memory Care Community Tour: 6 Key Factors to Consider
If your senior loved one has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be experiencing a lot of complex emotions. You may not know what your next steps are or how best to take...Read More -
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Recognizing When Your Elderly Parent Needs Company: Action Steps
Have you been worried about whether your aging parent is really doing okay living at home alone? You might be concerned if they are safe, healthy, and thriving when you aren’t around giving a little...Read More
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community Guide
Get guidance about choosing the right Senior Living community.Read More -
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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 -
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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