As our loved ones age and enter their golden years, one subject becomes increasingly important – their housing situation.  There are many housing options for older adults, but two of the main paths families choose are independent living and assisted living. It is essential to know the difference between the two so you and your […]

After working in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years, I get asked a lot about care providers and how to choose the right facility by friends, family members and patients. Unfortunately, unless you’ve been in this situation before, the selection process is overwhelming. The financial issues alone are very confusing, especially when dealing with Medicare […]

If you don’t work in the senior housing industry, it can be very confusing when trying to find an assisted living (AL) or other type of facility. The industry has evolved over the years, and there are tons of variations on senior living or assisted living concepts. This can make the search for housing especially […]

Life is full of transitions. From a child’s first day of school to the launching of a young adult’s career to an older adult’s retirement party, these planned transitions can be filled with anticipation and excitement. Life often delivers unexpected transitions, too.  A natural disaster, a medical emergency, the loss of a job; these situations […]

Assisted living is often the most ideal option for seniors. These facilities provide the elderly with a way to make the most of the time they have left while feeling secure. They allow them to maintain their quality of life, which everyone can agree is the goal. Yet many elderly people, or the loved ones on […]

Suppose your loved one needs more assistance than can be provided in the home environment. Would assisted living best suit your loved one’s needs and personality? There are many choices in assisted living, and they come in large and small sizes. Large communities offer a wide array of activities and lots of other residents with whom […]

  I meet a lot of seniors who aren’t quite ready for senior housing. They are generally younger (60-70, although sometimes into their 80’s) and don’t have kids nearby. Often times, they don’t want to rely on others to handle their care as they age, and they want to stay independent as long as possible. […]

There are a lot of surprises that people encounter when searching for a senior housing provider. Here are the top four things that most consumers or caregivers don’t know before looking for housing for older adults:   1.     You will probably be paying out of pocket for your care. Being on Medicare won’t help you pay for […]

When the time comes where you’ve begun to notice some changes in your loved one’s ability to live on their own, it can be a very challenging process for you. A time like this brings up so many emotions for the both of you and having a successful transition can all depend on how you […]

Life doesn’t slow down for anybody these days. More and more tasks will be added to your to-do list that all need to be done right away. To top it all off, your loved one has been moved to an assisted living home and you haven’t been able to make time to go and see him/her. […]