When your senior loved one can no longer live independently, a difficult decision must be made. Moving a senior citizen to an assisted living facility or nursing home may be the only option. Once your family has discussed the options and come to that conclusion, the hunt for the right place begins. Affordability No one [...]

Everyone values their independence, but as our population ages, more and more people are opting for assisted living communities. When that time comes for your parents or grandparents, be ready to help out. Here are 3 tips to help your loved ones choose an assisted living community: 1. Understand the basic types of senior living [...]

I found this infographic mostly helpful in showing the differences between assisted living and nursing homes. Parts of it are a little hard to understand because of the way they chose to show the information. Still, a good introduction to some of the differences and the cost difference. by Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living [...]

Assisted living facilities are designed to help ease some of the stress and worry associated with growing old and needing extra aid in your everyday activities. While assisted living can relieve some of the stress associated with seniority, it can also create a significant amount of financial stress for many elderly and their families. Offering [...]