Assisted living offers various benefits to senior citizens, including personalized care, support with activities of daily living (ADL), fall/accident prevention, autonomy, comfort, social engagement, and peace of mind. According to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), the U.S has over 28,000 assisted living communities that provide services to over 800,000 older adults with chronic… Continue reading How is Most Assisted Living Care Usually Paid for?
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What State Has The Cheapest Assisted Living?
The dramatic increase in assisted living costs is due to the shortage of experienced and skilled caregivers in the United States. According to Genworth, an insurance company, retaining qualified workers is one of the most significant problems for assisted living facilities. Assisted living service providers make substantial efforts to pay higher salaries and maintain the… Continue reading What State Has The Cheapest Assisted Living?
How to Find High-Quality Home Care for Your Loved One
Taking care of your aging loved one isn’t something you have to manage alone. Whether you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or other family member, it’s vital to provide them with the best possible care. If your loved one isn’t ready for full-time assistance (such as a nursing facility), home care may be the right… Continue reading How to Find High-Quality Home Care for Your Loved One
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home
Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes Getting the right care for your aging loved one is a big decision. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Many people struggle to decide between assisted living and a nursing home for their senior relatives. Below is a guide to help you compare assisted… Continue reading Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home
How to Save Money on Assisted Living
Paying for Assisted Living When your elderly loved one is still physically, mentally, and socially active, interested in pursuing some of their interests, and fairly independent but, at the same time, also requires assistance with some activities of daily living (ADLs), then they may be ready to join an assisted living community. Assisted living is… Continue reading How to Save Money on Assisted Living
14 Common Misconceptions About All Senior Living
Common Misconceptions About All Senior Living Retirement means freedom — to spend your time as you wish and enjoy life however you want. While you’re free from the obligations of work, however, your obligations at home remain. Perhaps the usual home upkeep provides you with the comfort of daily familiarity, but there are also some… Continue reading 14 Common Misconceptions About All Senior Living
Assisted Living: Expectations vs Reality
Getting older alone often brings about feelings of isolation. Many seniors living on their own also face the challenges of keeping up with the daily demands of household upkeep and performing basic tasks. Some gradually lose the motivation to engage in their favorite activities, much less explore new interests. All the same, persistent myths about… Continue reading Assisted Living: Expectations vs Reality
Everything You Wanted to Know About All Senior Care
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About All Senior Care Senior care, also known as elderly care or aged care, refers to the fulfillment of specific care needs and requirements of those in their senior years. Not all senior citizens require elderly care, of course; it is often considered when an elderly experiences physical limitations… Continue reading Everything You Wanted to Know About All Senior Care
15 Surprising Stats About Assisted Living
Surprising Stats About Assisted Living Assisted living communities are a residential option for seniors, providing a home-like environment where they can receive help with some daily living activities, as well as live comfortably and still maintain a high level of independence. Whether it’s a sprawling complex in the suburbs or a high-rise in the city,… Continue reading 15 Surprising Stats About Assisted Living
15 Popular Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living
Retirement Travel Ideas Once retirement comes around, it gives you time to take the vacation you have always dreamed about. You don’t have to punch in on a time clock anymore, your time is your own, and your children are grown adults. What better time for a retirement trip? Before You Go Before you leave… Continue reading 15 Popular Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living