Our Assisted Living Tips and Resources
How to Prepare for Moving a Parent Into an Assisted Living Home
After choosing an assisted living facility, with all the pertinent documents filled out and a moving date chosen, it is time to prepare for the big day. There are the usual arrangements, such as packing and securing a moving vehicle. However, there are more details to...Read More >
The Who, What and Where of Assisted Living
When the time arrives and we know our elderly family members can no longer manage day-to-day life on their own, we need to decide what measure of care is really necessary and how to address their needs in terms of comfort and dignity. For many individuals, an assisted...Read More >
Can Assisted Living Expenses Be Deducted From Your Taxes?
When we think about caring for our aging family members, especially our mothers and fathers, we usually start with things that directly affect their comfort. Things like meals, quality bedding, and reliable caregivers who treat our loved ones with kindness,...Read More >
Caring for a Senior Parent with Your Siblings
Placing our parents in assisted living can be an emotionally taxing journey. The initial assessment, the often-difficult conversations, and the undertaking of moving our mother or father into an assisted living facility can be stressful. Not that assisted living is a...Read More >
Caring for a Loved One Living With Dementia
Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Not only do caregivers have to deal with their own emotional states, but also they are likely to face a huge range of unfamiliar responsibilities as their loved...Read More >
Will Insurance Cover Assisted Living
Adults looking for care for aging parents face many strains, not the least of which may be whether or not they can afford to financially support their parents in assisted living arrangements. According to Consumer Reports, the average cost for a one-bedroom apartment...Read More >