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Comparing the Cost of Assisted Living with Care at Home

Most people assume that the cost of assisted living would be more than the cost of care at home. In fact, that’s often one of the most common reasons why a person wouldn’t consider looking into assisted living further. But the truth is that there are times when the cost of assisted living can be cheaper than care at home. It depends on you or your loved one’s individual circumstances, so it’s always best to consider the cost of each fully....

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What to Look for When Touring an Assisted Living Community

You’ve decided to make the move to assisted living, but how do you choose the right community? Depending on the number of assisted living communities in your area, this decision can seem just about as daunting as whether or not to move at all. We can help you make the process easier with tips on what to look for and what to ask when touring an assisted living community.

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Assisted Living – Is It the Right Choice for You?

"How do I know when it’s time?” That’s one of the most asked questions from seniors considering assisted living. It’s also one of the most difficult to answer. Often, you have a gut feeling that it’s time. On the other hand, you may be waiting for a “this is it” moment that gives you clarity on what your next step should be.

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How Assisted Living Improves Quality of Life

Assisted living is often seen as a place that’s only for seniors who can’t care for themselves. After all, “assisted” is in the actual name, right? But, as the saying goes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover because assistance is only a small part of the assisted living story. The reality is that assisted living isn’t where you go to give up your independence, it’s actually where you can find the support and the opportunities to gain it...

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What Can You Expect in Assisted Living?

If you’re considering assisted living for yourself or a loved one you’ve likely done some research and have a basic understanding of what this type of senior living can offer. But, perhaps what’s even more important to learn is how it can benefit you. The best way to do that is to show you what to expect in an assisted living community like ours.

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What Is Assisted Living and When Is It Time to Consider It?

Assisted living is a type of senior living community that families often consider when a loved one begins to need a bit of extra help. But don’t assume that means they’ll be moving to a hospital-like setting. Far from it! In fact, beyond the support your loved one needs, you may be surprised just how active, enriching and fun life in these communities can be. What is assisted living? Let’s find out.

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5 Assisted Living Benefits Beyond Support

Often families choose an assisted living community for a loved one when that person begins to need help with daily activities, has a health scare, or has a chronic condition that’s getting worse. While assisted living communities are ideal for these needs, they offer much more than support. In fact, you may be surprised just how active, enriching and fun the lifestyle in assisted living can be. Check out the benefits.

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Tips for Downsizing to Assisted Living

It goes without saying that a move to assisted living is a big change. And while you’re undoubtedly navigating a range of emotions about the move, there’s also a whole other area you need to navigate as well: the logistics. For many, this is just as overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. These tips on downsizing to assisted living can make the move much easier.

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Comparing Costs: Assisted Living versus Home

If you ask an older adult (or their family, for that matter) if they would rather move to assisted living or stay at home, it’s pretty easy to guess the answer. Home, of course! There are a multitude of reasons in which this is the case; it is home after all. Not the least of which is the fact that most people assume living at home is less costly than assisted living. But that’s not necessarily the case. Let’s compare assisted living versus home.

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How to Choose an Assisted Living Community

Once you’ve decided that assisted living is the right fit for you or a loved one, ideally with some help from our last blog, now you can focus on finding the right community. There are likely a number of assisted living communities from which to choose in your local area, so what should you consider? And what’s the best way to compare? Find out here.

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