Articles On:Community Life

December 12, 2022

What Are ADLs and IADLs?

All industries have their acronyms, which can be confusing to people not immersed in the ...

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October 31, 2022

Choosing a CCRC – Or Not

Lisa Gerstner of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance looks at choosing a CCRC – a Continuing-Care Retirement ...

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grandmother and granddaughter hugging. In choosing a CCRC – a Continuing-Care Retirement Community – you first need to decide, is that the right choice for you (or your parents)?
September 16, 2022

Discussing Assisted Living Options with Parents

Adult children of aging parents can be hesitant to have “the talk” with their parents, ...

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family saying grace at dinner. Photo by Jovanmandic, Dreamstime. Whether the need is urgent or not, discussing assisted living options and communities with aging parents is important. These tips can help.
September 12, 2022

Stay Connected with These Family Projects

Seniors Guide president Katharine Ross presents three creative family projects that help you stay connected ...

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A younger woman beside a senior woman with a tablet. Photo by Ian Allenden, Dreamstime. Family projects help you stay connected with loved ones in a senior community and keep them engaged inc. photo tiles, digital picture frames.
September 5, 2022

Conflicts Over Their Parents’ Final Days

Dealing with one’s parents’ final days is always difficult, but conflicts can arise among siblings ...

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family showing unity by putting their hands together. Photo by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn, Dreamstime. Dealing with parents’ final days is hard, and conflicts can arise among siblings. See what Ask Amy says about a sister, mother, and father.
August 25, 2022

Resources to Find Care Providers

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services offers useful resources on Medicare.gov to help ...

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Older woman smiling as she uses her tablet. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Resources on Medicare.gov help you find care providers: doctors, hospitals, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and more.
August 16, 2022

New Protections for LGBT Seniors in Long-Term Care

Writer Terri Jones touches upon the problems that LGBT seniors face and looks at federal ...

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older gay couple - photo by Lightfieldstudiosprod, Dreamstime. LGBT seniors face added challenges, but new federal protections will guard these elders in long-term care, healthcare, and other settings.
July 26, 2022

NORCs: A Model for Aging in Place

If you’ve considered moving to a community that better serves your needs as an aging ...

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seniors playing bridge. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. A NORC, naturally occurring retirement community, serves older adults. Its services offer a blueprint for aging-in-place options.
July 5, 2022

10 Senior Living Trends to Watch

In planning for changes in living arrangements as they age, senior adults and their families ...

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man in wheelchair and woman at home - photo by Nd3000, Dreamstime. Changing senior living trends affect options for older adults and their families: outdoor spaces, affinity communities, pets, activities, etc.
April 5, 2022

Affordable Senior Living Options

Finding the best living options for your senior years can be quite a maze to ...

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