If you or a loved one are interested in senior living but worry about the cost, you're not alone! In fact, it's one of the most common hesitations we hear from families. And one of the most common questions we hear is, "Is there insurance for senior living?" In some respect, yes. There are two options that can help with the cost of senior living: long-term care insurance and life insurance conversion. Here's what you should know about each of...
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If you or your loved one are considering senior living and also happen to be a wartime Veteran or the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you may be qualified for a non-service-connected benefit to help you pay for it. Although relatively unknown, the Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit can dramatically expand your budget. Here’s how this VA benefit for senior living can help.
Cost can be one of the biggest concerns for families when considering senior living. However, it may be more affordable than you think! Many don’t realize that there are a number of options to help you stretch your budget. Here are some of the most common sources for funding senior care that may be available to you.
You’ve successfully picked a senior living community and are ready to enjoy the tremendous benefits the lifestyle offers. There’s just one thing left to do: plan a successful move to senior living! While many to-dos are involved in the process, don’t panic. We can help with tips on how to prepare, what to bring, and what will make moving day easier.
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...
Most people assume that it’s only time to consider senior living once you can no longer live independently at home. However, that’s not necessarily true. Yes, there are types of senior living which provide daily support and care such as assisted living or memory care. But there’s also another type known as independent living which is mainly focused on helping seniors to live a more active, engaging and convenient lifestyle. Should you or your...
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” As such, you’d think we’d be used to it, at the very least. However, most of us actually fear change instead. In fact, research shows that one in three people would avoid change altogether if they could. We’d argue that’s especially true when it comes to major life changes like a move to senior living. But the reality is that sometimes change is best; it can offer...
Whether or not to move from home to a senior living community is undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions a person can make. With all the emotions over leaving home, the range of options to consider, and navigating the circumstances prompting you to make the decision; the last thing you need on your plate is a misunderstanding about what senior living offers. Unfortunately, myths abound when it comes to senior living, often creating hesitancy...
Many people use the terms ‘assisted living’ and ‘senior living’ interchangeably. While it’s true that assisted living is a type of senior living, they are not one and the same. There are actually several other types of senior living; the most common are independent living and memory care. In fact, each of these types of senior living caters to specific needs and wants. Here’s how assisted living differs.
It’s true, senior living isn’t inexpensive, but the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ certainly holds true here. Because when it comes to senior living you get so much more than just basic care and housing. It offers a value that’s simply hard to match at home. Here’s what you’re really paying for and why senior living is so worth it.