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Because today’s seniors have so many choices when it comes to their living arrangements and personal care, it can be difficult to understand how these alternatives compare. However, doing so is crucial to selecting the right community for your loved one. For example, retirement homes are ideal for seniors in good health who value their […]

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Transitioning to assisted living can be difficult. Whether you are making the move for a loved one or are deciding for yourself, there is both a practical and emotional aspect to making the choice. Many people have a hard time admitting that it’s time to ask for help. Fortunately, not all assisted living facilities are […]

Admitting that your senior family member requires a higher level of care and support than you can provide is difficult. However, you are not alone. Over 54 million adults aged 65 and older currently live in the US, around 16.5% of the population. At the same time, their children—members of the so-called “sandwich generation” have […]

Caring for an aging loved one can be an incredibly demanding task, particularly if you work full-time, are raising children, or manage your own health concerns. These circumstances are more common than you might think—more than eight million Americans are raising minor children while also providing unpaid care and financial support for their aging parents. […]

Finding the right assisted living or nursing program with memory care for your elderly loved one can be an emotional and stressful challenge. Additionally, you face the added difficulty of finding an appropriate program for them when they have a memory disorder or struggle with dementia. A substantial portion of America’s elderly population struggles with […]

Every year, thousands of Americans are forced to make difficult decisions when it comes to the medical care and support their elderly loved ones need. While many people in this challenging situation may default to considering nursing homes, it is vital to consider the neurological needs of your elderly loved one, especially when it comes […]

As our nation’s elderly population continues to grow, rates of dementia are rising as well. Over six million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, and experts predict this number will rise to nearly 13 million by 2050. Deaths caused by this disease have skyrocketed 145% from 2000 to 2019, […]

Accepting that your loved one needs more help than you can provide is never easy and choosing the best option for their care poses another serious and often overwhelming challenge. Thankfully, today’s seniors enjoy a variety of opportunities regarding how and where they will live as they continue to age. Still, it can be difficult […]

Whether you are helping an aging family member determine their right level of care or are the one entering your golden years, doing the research yourself, understanding the language of retirement living is essential. There are three different types of retirement living properties — senior living, assisted living, and nursing homes. Let’s take a closer […]

They say life is like a book. The beginning chapters are your early years: your birth, your childhood, and your adult years up to this point in time. Sometimes you did not have much control over those years. However, now that you are in your golden chapters, the decision is yours. What type of living works […]

There are many reasons why people with dementia may need to live in a memory care facility instead of remaining at home. One of the main reasons many family members cite is that it would be unsafe for them to do so. Another common reason for entering memory care is that the person stands to […]