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How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

How Do Older Couples Benefit from Being in Assisted Living

by Susan Abercrombie | May 29, 2019 | Senior Housing

One aspect of senior assisted living that many older couples wonder about is whether or not senior communities provide options that cater to couples living together, and what advantages there are to such an arrangement. As it turns out, there are, and today, we’re...
5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

5 Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living

by Susan Abercrombie | Mar 22, 2019 | Downsizing for Seniors, Senior Housing, Senior Living

Starting the process of finding an assisted living community means you’re going to have a lot of questions. Whether you’re familiar with senior care or not, the research process can be quite overwhelming in the beginning. So take it one step at a time and consider the...
Senior Living Done Right: Anne’s Story

Senior Living Done Right: Anne’s Story

by April Cowperthwait | Feb 26, 2019 | Senior Housing, Senior Living

Shortly after she fell in love with and married her husband, Anne Boehme moved to and fell in love with the south, where she has lived ever since. Following her husband’s passing, Anne eventually made the decision to transition to an assisted living environment, and...
5 Mistakes to Avoid While Looking for the Right Assisted Living Community

5 Mistakes to Avoid While Looking for the Right Assisted Living Community

by April Cowperthwait | Jan 11, 2019 | Downsizing for Seniors, Senior Housing, Senior Living

Assisted living is senior care designed for people who have maintained their independence but may need some extra help with certain activities of daily living, such as cooking, housekeeping, mobility, medication management, and transportation. Residents in an assisted...
5 Questions Families Ask About Financing Senior Care

5 Questions Families Ask About Financing Senior Care

by Selena Jackson | Jan 3, 2019 | Senior Care Resources, Senior Housing

Making the decision to search for a senior living facility for your loved one can be difficult, and it’s natural for you to have questions about how your options differ and how you’ll pay for them should you need them. Today, we’ll be looking at five of the most...
France’s Revolutionary Village for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

France’s Revolutionary Village for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

by Susan Abercrombie | Dec 3, 2018 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Housing, Senior Living

In the village of Dax, France in the south of France, a special place called Village Landais is being constructed. This community will open in the fall of 2019, but it’s a different kind of residence. Village Landais is part of an experimental treatment plan for...
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