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Recasting Retirement: The Evolution of Senior Care Facilities
“Senior facility.” The term sounds unwelcoming, and it is. It’s often used interchangeably with “senior living community,” but a senior facility and senior living community aren’t the same thing.Read More -
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Retirement, Redefined: From Nursing Homes to Senior Living Communities
Most older adults say they want to stay in their house as long as possible. It’s where they’ve lived for many years, and they have many fond memories in the family home. Fear of the unknown,...Read More -
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X Marks the Spot: Find the Best Senior Living Community Near You
If you’re considering senior living, there are probably plenty of factors to your decision—ideas about enjoying the gardens and taking in the fresh air, a night on the town followed by a snack in the...Read More -
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How Assisted Living Communities Foster Social Connections for Seniors
There are many benefits and perks to choosing an assisted living community. However, among the services and amenities at an assisted living community all designed to increase overall wellness,...Read More -
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Is Home Care Right for Mom or Dad?
There are many resources available to older adults as they age and face complications related to medical diagnoses, decreased mobility, and cognitive decline. These resources can offer support to the...Read More -
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The Senior Living Process from Start to Finish
Senior living communities offer adults a new way to look at health, overall wellness, and social life in their retirement years. Thanks to today’s senior living solutions, there are many lifestyle...Read More -
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Frequently Asked Questions: Assisted Living
If you’re thinking about assistED living, you likely have questions—and with good reason. The senior living world can seem complex, and it can even be difficult to know what you should look for. When...Read More -
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What Can You Expect for Your Parent in a Senior Care Community?
When your aging loved one enters retirement, you might start wondering what life will look like as they transition to a new time in their lives. For many adult children, worrying about whether their...Read More -
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A Day in the Life: Assisted Living
Doctor Richard and Margaret Hart moved into Cedarhurst’s Columbia, Missouri, ASSISTED LIVING community three years ago. Like many people, the Harts had never expected to need assisted living—a story...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