Author Archive: Assisted Living
The Worst Way to Find an Assisted Living Community
September 06, 2019
Last Updated: September 6, 2019 One of the most common ways for families to find assisted living communities is also one of the worst — simply driving by and seeing the building is not enough to locate the right community for you. The Assisted Living Federation of America report, whic...
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14 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Be Unsafe Living Alone
July 11, 2019
Last Updated: July 11, 2019 It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between age-related decline and something more serious. However, according to Alan Gruber, M.D., a psychiatrist with a private practice in Massachusetts, there are several ways you can tell if an elderly ...
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Assisted Living Checklist for Families
June 06, 2019
Last Updated: June 6, 2019 After you and your family have started an assisted living search and have a list of assisted living communities in mind, there is no better way to narrow down your choices than through a community visit. Here’s a checklist made of questions to help you...
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Assisted Living: A Self-Assessment Checklist
December 14, 2017
Last Updated: December 14, 2017 Many families searching for senior care don’t know the differences between the options available to then. Learning the distinction between different kinds of long-term care providers can help you more quickly identify the right care option for you...
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7 Summer Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living
July 27, 2017
Summer is finally here and it allows seniors in assisted living to engage in activities that the cooler and wetter months prohibit. Here are seven popular summer activities for seniors in assisted living communities to take part in. Assisted Living Summer Activities for Seniors Read o...
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Getting Seniors in Assisted Living to the Polls
October 13, 2016
America has a proud democratic tradition dating back more than 200 years, and that tradition is based on the right to vote. Unfortunately, many older people who are receiving care at assisted living communities aren’t always able exercise that right. Seniors may be intimidated b...
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Gift and Estate Tax FAQs for Family Caregivers
March 31, 2016
When a senior reaches a point that they need regular care, families often prefer to choose someone they know to provide that care — especially if there’s a family member who can do it. In some cases, this family caregiver replaces moving to an assisted living community, an...
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