Practical guidance for families researching senior care for the first time.
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Moving Guide for Seniors From feeling lonely to having medical issues, aging presents many challenges. One of the best solutions? Senior moving. A survey done by Chase Bank states that 52% of seniors do not want to move out of their homes. Another survey by the National Council on Aging supports this. It says that…
August 25, 2021
Downsizing as a senior can be a stressful and emotional journey; while decluttering can feel freeing at times, it can also mean parting with some well-loved pieces of furniture and mementos in your home. Whether you are an older adult transitioning to a senior living community or a family member helping with the process of…
June 1, 2021
Things You Should Know About When Searching for Your Senior Apartment If you are still mostly self-sufficient and do not need assistance performing basic personal care, or if you prefer more privacy, independence, and a personal environment that is as close to your own home as possible, then a senior apartment may be the best…
April 18, 2021
Senior Activities Near Me Upcoming events for seniors near you in 2023: (details at the bottom of the page) Introduction: Finding activities near you that are age-appropriate can be hard without the proper resources, contacts, or information especially as you get older. If you are looking for physical and active activities to get your heart…
March 29, 2021
Popular Senior Home Jobs Many seniors have the desire to continue working with age or having an easier and less demanding part-time position after they retire, but a lot cannot leave the house to go to work without the assistance of a family member or for a multitude of other reasons. The good news is…
March 1, 2021
Senior Apartments for 55 and Over Finding a new place to live can be daunting, especially as we age. There are a lot of factors and important questions to take into consideration, like whether to buy or rent a space, but the two most important ones are about the location and layout of your new…
October 23, 2020
Most families come to senior care after a triggering event: a parent's fall, a memory-care diagnosis, a hospital discharge with nowhere to go. The first weeks of research feel scattered, the language is unfamiliar, and the stakes are high. Our advice library is written for families on day one.
), and the early questions that will shape every later decision. These guides come from interviews with community administrators, family caregivers, social workers, and elder-law attorneys. We avoid the cheerful pamphlet voice and the doom-laden checklist voice.
The goal is to help a smart adult make a confident decision in a compressed timeframe, with enough background that they can push back on anyone who is not being straight with them.
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