Articles On:Community Life

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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March 21, 2022

Five Factors for Your Perfect Retirement Home

When a younger you went house hunting, you probably searched for plenty of space – ...

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Middle Age Couple Selling Their House Photo By Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. These 5 factors can help you find a perfect retirement home: a residence and community that fulfills your needs now and in the future.
March 15, 2022

Senior Living Options: What’s Best for You or a Loved One?

Senior living options range from aging in place to independent apartments to skilled nursing and ...

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Friends In Retirement Home Photo By Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime. For article, Senior living options range from aging in place to independent apartments to skilled nursing care. Here are the top 8 choices to guide you.
March 9, 2022

The Difference Between Retirement Communities and Assisted Living

Updated on 3/9/22 If you are new to the world of senior housing, the vocabulary ...

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Senior Asian couple looking at retirement communities
February 24, 2022

5 Tips for Easing the Transition to Assisted Living

Kate Smith, a staffer at SeniorsGuide.com, shares five tips she learned about easing the transition ...

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Nursing Home Visit, with adult child behind mother in wheelchair. Photo By Pojoslaw Dreamstime. For article, Tips for easing a loved one's transition to assisted living or other senior community, from creating safe spaces to aiding mental health.