Nursing homes may be the best option for elderly parents who have serious healthcare needs. Yet every child who has placed a parent in a nursing home worries about the …
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Home Modifications for Accessibility
Declining physical and mental aptitudes are a natural consequence of aging. The abilities to see, walk, and remember are among those that are typically limited or lost. Those limitations often …
Continue Reading10 Factors to Consider When Looking for an Assisted Living Community for Your Parent
When your mom or dad (or any other elderly family member) needs assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and grooming, but does not need complex medical services that …
Continue ReadingActivities of Daily Living: Measurements to Qualify for Benefits and Care
As you begin to take a serious look at assisted living options for seniors, you will find that a great deal of emphasis is placed on helping seniors perform the …
Continue ReadingHow Much Does Nursing Home Care Cost?
Nursing home care is the most extensive care available outside of a hospital. A nursing home usually provides: 24-hour nursing and emergency care; Room and board; Personal care (i.e. bathing, …
Continue ReadingTransportation and Assisted Living Facilities
Transportation options for seniors living in an assisted living community are varied and depend upon what is specifically offered at the facility and within the immediate vicinity. Your elderly loved …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Cost of Assisted Living Care?
The average cost of living in an assisted living facility in 2014 was $3,500 per month. That figure assumes that residents were the sole occupants of one-bedroom apartments. The average …
Continue ReadingAssisted Living: Five Intangible Things Aging People Really Need
Dealing with aches, pains, and forgetfulness is bad enough, but when an older person’s mobility and ability to make wise choices is impaired, it’s time for some form of assisted …
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