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Author Archive: Caitlin Burm

Caitlin Burm is an award-winning editor and writer who has written extensively about education, health and senior care, most recently at A Place for Mom and previously at Arizona State University and the City of Tempe, Arizona. She thrives on content strategy and storytelling and resides in Phoenix with her daughter and husband.

Top 5 Things to Bring to Assisted Living

Top 5 Things to Bring to Assisted Living

Preparing to make the move to an assisted living community can be an exciting time, but downsizing for the move can often be overwhelming for families. Wondering which items to bring, or debating what things would be better left behind? Learn more from our checklist on the top five th...
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How to Convince a Parent to Make the Move into Assisted Living

How to Convince a Parent to Make the Move Into Assisted Living

Whether because of fear, reluctance or both — many parents adamantly refuse to move into assisted living. We, as their children, are concerned for their health and only have the best intentions for their well-being, but it can come across as irritating or offensive if we don’t o...
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Love Conquers All in Assisted Living

Love Conquers All in Assisted Living

In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, we’re sharing a story about how love conquered all for one dedicated couple who had been through everything — including Alzheimer’s disease — and celebrated the last year of their 67 years of marriage toge...
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Seniors Should Be Wary of Online Holiday Scams

Seniors Should Be Wary of Online Holiday Scams

Seniors can unfortunately be vulnerable to online scams, especially during the holidays when scams targeting seniors are said to peak. Learn more about these recent online holiday scams and how to avoid them this season. How Online Holiday Scams Target Seniors This holiday season, the...
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Survey Finds Assisted Living Residents Satisfied

Survey Finds Assisted Living Residents Are Satisfied

A survey commissioned by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), found that assisted living residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with their lives at assisted living. Learn more about the nationwide ALFA survey of more than 500 assisted living residents. Assisted Living Res...
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Assisted Living Residents Continue Work after Retirement

Assisted Living Residents Continue Work After Retirement

Most retired seniors spend their time being leisurely — socializing, taking trips and visiting with loved ones, for example. But at one special assisted living community, residents are working harder than ever, producing television shows from home. Learn more about how seniors can sta...
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10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment at an assisted living community per month is about $3,823; in some regions the cost is higher. So, understandably, many families who contact us are concerned about how to pay for assisted living That’s where we come in. Our Senior Liv...
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How Panasonic Tablets Aid Assisted Living

Electronics giant, Panasonic, is providing tablets to senior living communities across North America to support senior health and encourage resident social interaction with friends and family. Learn more about the tablet’s impact on senior care and communication in assisted livi...
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Police Launch Silver Alert Program for Assisted Living

Police Launch Silver Alert Program for Assisted Living

Alzheimer’s disease is disorienting and often causes wandering. Seniors with dementia also often have difficulty remembering their name, which, when combined with wandering, can result in a dangerous situation. Assisted living communities and police enforcement are working toget...
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A Look into Life in Assisted Living

A Look into Life in Assisted Living

There is plenty of information available — both in-person and online — about life in senior living, but sometimes it’s best to hear a review straight from the source. Author Carol Netzer, a retired clinical psychologist who wrote “Assisted Living: An Insider...
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