The Suburban Apartment: Assisted Living Styles
September 15, 2016
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Assisted living communities are usually recognized by two traits: their size and the type of care that they provide. Specifically, assisted living communities house more than about twenty residents seniors but are sometimes home to several hundred. While the precise types of care that
Continue Reading →Should You Trust Your Gut When Choosing a Senior Care Provider?
August 04, 2016
An article in Illinois recently made the news by discussing the process of searching for assisted living. It recommended that families trust their guts when choosing a senior care provider for a loved one. Although you could apply that advice to just about any decision, it’s one
Continue Reading →Survey Finds Assisted Living Residents Are Satisfied
July 21, 2016
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
Continue Reading →Assisted Living Residents Continue Work After Retirement
June 23, 2016
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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
Continue Reading →What to Do When Your Parent’s Assisted Living Closes
June 09, 2016
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When seniors move to an assisted living community, they are often looking for a home where they can age in place safely and stably. When an assisted living community shuts down,however, it can cause significant hardship for residents and their family members. Fortunately, this doesn&
Continue Reading →Gift and Estate Tax FAQs for Family Caregivers
March 31, 2016
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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
Continue Reading →10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
January 21, 2016
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
Continue Reading →How Panasonic Tablets Aid Assisted Living
November 05, 2015
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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
Continue Reading →Police Launch Silver Alert Program for Assisted Living
October 08, 2015
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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
Continue Reading →7 Tips for Moving Your Elderly Parents
September 24, 2015
It is hard enough to find the right assisted living community for your parent, but the actual act of moving is a big undertaking in its own right. You not only have to worry about the logistics of the move but you also need to try to make the process stress-free for your parent. Learn
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