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Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: Everything You Need to Know
Differences between assisted living and independent living include supportive and medical care, amenities, costs, and residential spaces.
9 CommentsNeeds Assessment: The First Step When Moving to Senior Housing
Senior living communities conduct a needs assessment that measures potential residents’ physical and cognitive abilities to ensure that a senior’s needs match the services the community is able to provide.
0 CommentsReturning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
A hospital stay can seriously affect a senior’s health and independence. Understanding the common issues that occur during care transitions will help you and your loved one know what to expect and ensure the discharge process goes as smoothly as possible.
0 CommentsEmergency Planning: Is Your Loved One’s Long-Term Care Facility Prepared?
Every long-term care facility should have a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan in place. Be sure to ask your loved one’s senior living community how they handle emergency situations like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and fires.
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Senior Housing Questions
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Senior Housing Discussions
Care Today: Not Your Grandma's Dreaded Nursing Home.
20 CommentsFawnby Commented Apr 7, 2024Another outside the box facility.
3 CommentsDosmo13 Commented Feb 18, 2024NH residents worried about retaliation from staff.
5 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jun 18, 2023Elderly are the fastest growing homeless population
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