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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?

Guide to Veterans’ Benefits Military veterans are eligible for a wide range of benefits. While many of these benefits apply exclusively to active military personnel, there are many benefits for veterans over the age of 65. If you’re a United States military veteran, you may be eligible for medical benefits, life insurance, and more. You’ll… Continue reading Benefits Guide for Elderly Veterans

Home and Community-Based Services for Senior Adults Home and community-based services (HCBS) are person-centered care services for senior adults living at home in the community. These services help seniors who need daily assistance with tasks like dressing, bathing, and preparing meals. Seniors also benefit from social activities that keep them connected to the community. Below… Continue reading Community & Senior Center Guide

Healthy Eating and Diet Tips for seniors A well-balanced meal and equally balanced health go hand in hand. We all wish to age gracefully and remain in a state of good health for as long as we live. However, it is natural for our bodies to wither with time and age until we die. This… Continue reading Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

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

A Guide to Medicaid Programs If you’re reading this, you likely already recognize just how expensive medical care can be these days. From prescription drugs to surgeries to care in an assisted living facility or nursing home, healthcare costs can have deleterious effects on your family’s finances. But Medicaid can often take care of most… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to State-by-State Medicaid

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… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Senior Moving

Long-Term Care Insurance Explained Long-term care insurance is an increasingly common option available to people concerned about the cost of long-term care services in retirement. The cost of long-term care can be significant and is often not covered by healthcare plans. With the rising cost of health care, there is a growing demand for reliable… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance

Tips for Managing a Loved One’s Finances Even though tens of millions of adults take care of loved ones, not many identify as a caregiver. Caregivers usually tend to the needs of another person with limitations such as disability or illness. Besides looking out for the physical well-being of people with limited capabilities, caregivers also… Continue reading A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Finances for a Loved one

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