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Survey of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Costs
Each year, the MetLife Mature Market Institute conducts a market survey of nursing home and assisted living costs in the United States.
Choosing an Adult Day Care Program for People with Alzheimer's
There are variations from state to state in the licensing and scope of care provided by each type of facility offering care for those with dementia. This means that what defines ''assisted living,'' ''adult home'' and ''long-term care'' may be different in each state.
Choosing a Residential Facility For a Person With Dementia
Choosing a new home for a person with dementia requires some additional research. It is important to keep in mind some basic guidelines.
Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community
Among the wide range of housing and care options available to seniors is an option called the continuing care retirement community or CCRC. Based on the premise of aging in place, this unique residential arrangement is gaining in popularity across the nation.
How to Evaluate Senior Living Options
The living options for seniors needing assistance grows every year: assisted living facilities, family group homes, independent senior living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and more.
Helping Your Loved One Move Out of Their Home
When an elderly person moves out of their home into an assisted living facility, nursing home or the home of a relative, it is an emotional and stressful time.
Moving to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
As much as your loved would like to continue to live at home, sometimes it's necessary to consider options for long-term care. The best time to plan for this is long before it is needed. Planning ahead permits you to thoroughly research options and allow time to move up the lengthy waiting list that many good facilities have.
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