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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
Am I making the right decision moving my parents to a senior living facility?
11 AnswersMargaretMcKen Answered Feb 12, 2024I am 86 and my landlord has decided to renovate my apartment so he can get more money for it. Where can I find low income ($300) rentals?
13 AnswersAliBoBali Answered Dec 31, 2023How to convince my wife that we should look for senior care living options?
13 AnswersJuliaH Answered Dec 28, 2023Where do I begin my search for senior care?
2 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Dec 28, 2023
Senior Housing Discussions
Another outside the box facility.
3 CommentsDosmo13 Commented Feb 18, 2024Care Today: Not Your Grandma's Dreaded Nursing Home.
18 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Feb 3, 2024NH residents worried about retaliation from staff.
5 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jun 18, 2023Elderly are the fastest growing homeless population
9 Commentsmstrbill Commented May 23, 2023
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