Senior Care
This section features content that will help you understand the different types of care that are available for seniors and how to make the best decisions for you or your loved ones at any stage of their lives.
What Is Assisted Living?
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There are many residential options for older adults that can meet a variety of needs. See what assisted living facilities offer their residents, how they're regulated, what you can expect,…
What to Look for in an Assisted Living Community
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Knowing what to look for in assisted living can help you and your older loved one make the best decision. We have the questions to ask and observations to make.…
Benefits of Assisted Living Communities
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Discover the benefits of assisted living that can help you or your loved one find holistic wellness, no matter their abilities or challenges. Senior living might enter the conversation when…
Memory Care Options: Which Is Best for Me?
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Specialized support and assistance can increase health, happiness, and comfort for someone living with dementia. Learn about your options. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia can…
Helping a Loved One Transition to Assisted Living
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Helping a loved one transition to assisted living begins long before move-in day and continues for as long as it takes. Our tips are here to help. Your loved one…
When a Parent Doesn’t Want to Move to Assisted Living
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Moving to assisted living is a difficult transition sometimes met with apprehension. Understanding your loved one's concerns can help ease the discussion and process. Transitions are tricky at any age,…
Choosing the Right Respite Care Provider
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When choosing a respite caregiver, finding a provider you can entrust to provide quality care to your loved one is critical. Finding a respite care provider for your loved one…
Assisted Living or Home Care: What’s the Right Choice?
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Choosing between home care and assisted living can be stressful and complex. Learn more about your options and what’s best for you. You may start to notice that your loved…
The Difference Between Skilled Nursing and Nursing Home Care
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According to the CDC, around 1.7 million people reside in one of the 15,000 nursing homes around the country in a given year. However, these long-term care facilities provide different services based…
Signs That It’s Time for Home Care
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There’s no defined timeline for the use of home care services, and in this article, we will share information that will help you identify when it's time to get home…
Tips for Choosing the Right Home Care Provider
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Home care is a non-medical service provided in homes and sometimes in community settings. Most home care is provided to seniors, though some agencies offer services to individuals with intellectual…
When Is it Time for Senior Care?
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There's no "right time" a person begins to need senior care. These are signs to look out for that can help you determine when it's time for senior care for…
