Alternatives for Independent Living

Independent living is not the best option for every senior. However, there are alternatives to independent living that may be a better fit for an aging elder. Explore the different alternatives for independent living.

Articles About Alternatives For Independent Living

Adapting Your Home When an Elderly Parent is Moving In
Have a live-in elderly mother or father? Here are some tips for adapting your home to accommodate a live-in elderly parent.
Can My Neighbor's Medicaid Plan Work for My Aging Parents?
Should caregivers and elders use advice from neighbors and friends when planning their Medicaid coverage?
The Power of Telling Family Stories
Reminiscence and life review are vital for healthy aging. Here’s how caregivers can use new research and technologies to benefit their families and elderly seniors.

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Q&A with the Experts on Alternatives For Independent Living

At what age should you buy long-term care insurance?
Nobody ever wants to go into a skilled-nursing facility (SNF), or nursing home. Few people ever truly want to send a parent to one. Yet for a variety of reasons sometimes there is no alternative. You are wise to consider your parents' options even if both of them are now healthy.

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