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Assisted Living
Assisted living residences help seniors with mobility, bathing, eating and other daily care. Assisted living is best for those who need some supervision and help but not the extensive care of a nursing home.
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Home Care
Home health care services help seniors continue living in their own homes. Visiting nurses, home health aides or companions help with bathing, feeding, housekeeping and minor medical care.
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Living With Family
When an elderly relative moves in with a caregiver, its can be a stressful, challenging time for the whole family. Everyone, like it or not, has to adjust to a new way of life.
When elderly loved ones live with family »
Living Independently
Your parents can live at home or an independent living community. Weigh the options and decide what features and benefits are best for their needs.
Independent communities & living at home »
Nursing Homes
Skilled nursing, also known as a nursing home, is for seniors with conditions that require 24/7 monitoring by medical personnel.
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Home Safety
Have you ever thought about how safe it is inside your loved one's home? Take a look around, and see if modifications could help make it a safer place to live.
Keeping the home safe for seniors »
Continuing Care
Continuing care communities have independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, all on one campus. Residents can move from one level of care to another if the time comes.
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) »
Rehabilitation Centers
Rehabilitation centers help seniors with mobility and speech following hip replacement, joint surgeries, strokes, or other major injuries to help them regain their function.
Rehabilitation for surgeries, strokes & injuries »

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Alzheimer's Care Communities
Alzheimer's Care is most often an assisted living community or a nursing home that offers dedicated memory care programs. This level of service can vary substantially. One place might only provide limited assistance, while another could offer more comprehensive care. Typically, within these communities, you'll find special care units that offer residents a safe environment and are equipped to handle the special needs of Alzheimer's and dementia residents. Today, you can also find communities that solely specialize in Alzheimer's care.
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