Category Archives: senior care

3 Things to Consider When Moving to Assisted Living

Relocating to a senior living home is a big decision for the senior making the move.  You may be thinking about it for the future or need to move quickly due to a health crisis. If you feel like you aren't ready, here are three things you can still do before you make a move:…
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Assisted Living: Give Respite a Try

Thinking about moving to assisted living can be very daunting for seniors.  The thought of packing up a lifetime of treasures, living in a new setting, and being around all new people can be quite over-whelming.  There are so many benefits derived from moving to senior living, however, the one benefit that causes almost every…
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An Aging Plan for Senior Living

Every week I meet seniors and their families who are struggling to make a plan in the middle of a crisis.  Most of these situations could have been avoided, or at least minimized, by conversations about goals and plans for the future.  It's a hard conversation for most families, but necessary.  Talking about aging and…
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Making a Move: Senior Living Residency Agreement

Often seniors and their families will wait for a crisis to arrive before learning more about senior living options.  The senior living facilities are prepared for this reality and are able to accommodate new residents fairly quickly. Keep in mind -  all paperwork and agreements apply even if the senior and their family hasn't had…
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