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10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

5 Ways to Stop Senior Citizen Scams

How can you protect a senior citizen you love against the growing scourge of elder fraud? Here are 5 tips from Consumer Reports.

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

5 Ways to Make Assisted Living More Affordable

Off-put by the cost of assisted living and other senior care options? Explore these insurance and insurance-like programs that can make assisted living, more affordable. While considering which long term care option is right for you, keep these option in mind: Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Benefit The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension is for eligible wartime veterans … Continued

Aging Parent? An Insider’s Guide to Assisted Living

I’ve been off the grid for 6 months as I served as Executive Director (ED)/Administrator for a brand new Memory Care Assisted Living facility in Indiana. We opened on Feb 8th and 4 weeks later, I found myself back in

What Will Assisted Living Look Like 5 Years From Now?

The medical world is a fast pace and forever changing field. Discover how technology will change assisted living for the better in the next 10 years.

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4 Ways to Ease the Search for Assisted Living

Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed

Moving to assisted living is a huge and heart-wrenching decision. Get 5 ways to know when it’s necessary for your older adult to move to assisted living.

Does insurance cover assisted living? Here's what experts say

Planning for potential future care for yourself or an aging loved one can be overwhelming. One of the reasons why: the financial uncertainty and confusion around medical policies. If living alone or at home is no longer an option, will insurance cover an assisted living facility? Assisted living is right for older adults who are Read more...

14 Tips to Moving Into Senior Living

A move into senior living comes with a mix of emotions. Read our tips for moving into senior living to ensure a seamless move for your senior loved one and your family.

You Don’t Have to Lose Touch with Friends as You Care for Mom

Here are some ways you can stay connected with friends, because caring for mom doesn't have to cause you to lose touch.

6 factors to consider when choosing an assisted living facility

Calling all 30,200 assisted living facilities in the U.S. the same is like calling all colleges the same. Here’s what’s to consider.

10 Facts About Senior Living That Will Surprise You

Seniors today face a new reality when it comes to housing and healthcare. See which facts about senior living surprise you.

15 Decorating Tips for Assisted Living

What's the new niche in interior decorating? Decorating for seniors! Learn 15 decorating tips to create functional, beautiful assisted living

Pros and Cons of High Tech Assisted Living Systems

Do technologies being used to monitor residents at assisted living cross the line in terms of privacy? Do they even work? Read the pros and cons.#assistedliving

The Perils of Too Much Relaxation in Assisted Living

The sedentary nature of assisted living environments — where residents don't even have to empty a waste basket — can be a serious threat to their health.