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15 Questions to Ask During Your Tour of a Senior Living Community
The right senior living community speaks to your needs and is prepared to support you even as those needs change. Amenities are important and the way a community talks about itself can reveal a lot,...Read More -
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The Perks of Pets: 7 Health Benefits for Seniors
A pet is more than just a hobby or a companion—they’re family. People form deep, lasting attachments to animals that may rival their relationships with humans. After all, Fido never judges and Fluffy...Read More -
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How Much Does Senior Assisted Living Cost?
Although roughly 90 percent of seniors1 say they want to stay in their current residence, aging at home can be quite an undertaking. Many adults don’t realize that opting for assisted living can be...Read More -
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Stressed About Aging and Health Issues? Senior Living Has a Solution
Watching your parent or loved one get older isn’t easy—and it can feel scary. When you’re used to your loved one being independent, you may be startled to notice they’re taking more time to deal with...Read More -
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7 Tips for Aging Gracefully
Years ago, the concept of aging gracefully was about how you look, not how you live. Times have changed, and now “aging gracefully” is all about taking care of both physical and mental health to live...Read More -
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Tax Season Strategies for Senior Living
Taxes are one of life’s certainties, even if you’re enjoying all of the benefits that come from living in a senior living community; just as the holidays and the New Year roll around each year...Read More -
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Senior Living Taxes 101
Whether you’re looking into senior living communities for your parent or loved one or they’re already a resident, it’s wise to have a financial plan and look for ways to offset costs. Senior living...Read More -
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Tips for Overcoming the Winter Blues in Seniors
The winter blues affect nearly everyone, but they can especially impact our senior parents or loved ones. As people age, their social circles tend to shrink. They have less contact with former...Read More -
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Senior Living Communities Are for Animal Lovers, Too
Pets are often just as integral to a family as their human members. They offer companionship, familiarity, and stability. They can make a house feel like a home. For seniors, pet ownership is linked...Read More
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The Insider’s Guide to Understanding Assisted Living Pricing
The short answer about assisted living costs is that they depend on many factors. We provide insights on all of the aspects of pricing in this new guide.Read More -
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4 Signs Your Parent Shouldn’t Be Home Alone and What to Do
Have you been worried about whether your aging parent is really doing okay living at home alone?Read More -
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My Parent Has Dementia: What Should I Do?
When your loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you can feel a mix of emotions, all of them valid.Read More -
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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community Guide
Get guidance about choosing the right Senior Living community.Read More -
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Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care
We’ve identified the top five most frequently asked questions about memory care to give you a start on your path to getting the answers you need about senior living.Read More -
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What is the Difference Between a Senior Living Community and a Senior Living Facility?
When it comes to senior living, many people use “community” and “facility” interchangeably—but they’re not the same thing.Read More