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Caregiver completing a jigsaw puzzle with a senior in an assisted living community
Assisted Living | 02/23/2024

Choosing Between Assisted Living and In-Home Care

When the time has come to consider assisted living or in-home care for your loved one, it can be difficult to determine which option will improve their quality of life and...

Assisted living residents participating in a group exercise session, lifting weights together to promote strength and wellness within their community.
Assisted Living | 02/21/2024

Comparing Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living

How do you determine which type of senior living lifestyle your loved one needs to thrive in their next chapter? Differentiating between memory care, assisted living, and...

What to Look for During an Assisted Living Community Tour (In-Person and Virtual)
Assisted Living | 02/19/2024

Insider Tips: Navigating Assisted Living Community Tours

When you begin to research assisted living options for yourself or a loved one, there’s a lot to consider in order to make your most confident decision. Fortunately, you can...

Three women engaged in a memory care activity, assembling a puzzle together as part of their cognitive exercise routine.
Alzheimer's & Dementia | 02/16/2024

Navigating Memory Care: A Comprehensive Guide

A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can have a huge impact on the entire family. Many feelings need to be processed, and the future may seem overwhelming and...

Smiling Cedarhurst resident with her dog on her lap
Assisted Living | 02/15/2024

The Insider’s Guide to Understanding Assisted Living Costs

Before looking into senior living options, many families write off assisted living because of unrealistic assumptions about how much it costs. This misconception about price...

Group of seniors exercising with resistance bands in a senior living community
Discover Cedarhurst | 02/5/2024

Community, Care, and Comfort: What Sets Cedarhurst Apart

Senior living has come a long way. Years ago, a senior living facility used to be thought of as a cold, sterile environment, and this is the image that popular media...

Two senior women with coffee mugs sitting at a table holding hands.
Alzheimer's & Dementia | 02/5/2024

When Is the Right Time to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care?

If your senior loved one lives in an assisted living community and is experiencing memory impairments, it can be difficult to choose the best care option to help them be...

Two assisted living residents talking a walk
Assisted Living | 01/26/2024

The Risks of Opting for Assisted Living Based on Costs Alone

As you age, minor aches and pains can give way to difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs). You might find you need help with meal preparation or dressing, or that...

Multi-generational family looking at tablet screen while researching the cost of senior living.
Financial Planning | 01/22/2024

The True Costs of Keeping Your Aging Parent at Home vs. Senior Care

Home is more than just a house. It’s where you’ve made memories and built a life. No wonder it takes on such a central importance for seniors. Nearly 90 percent of seniors...

Cedarhurst Senior Living woman resident enjoys breakfast with other community members
Senior Taxes | 01/17/2024

Are Senior Living Expenses Tax Deductible?

No matter whether you are just beginning to look at senior living options and how they might fit into your financial plan or you are already part of senior living community...

Senior residents of a community toasting drinks together while sitting outside
Senior Health & Wellness | 01/5/2024

Embrace the Season: Springtime Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Springtime is an awakening for nature as the quiet surroundings suddenly come alive with chirping birds and scampering wildlife. Once-barren trees blossom, and life blooms ...

Adult child caregiver prioritizes support through senior advocate services with her aging parent
Caregiving | 12/19/2023

How to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Loved One

Caring for your aging parent or senior loved one is a rewarding but often demanding experience—the title of caregiver carries significant responsibility. One essential...

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