Articles On:Community Life

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.
January 24, 2022

Showing Kindness to Essential Workers

Life is a series of adjustments, and boy, has the pandemic been full of adjustments. ...

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a doctor and patient, wearing masks. Photo By Rido Dreamstime. The pandemic has seen a decrease in decency, even at senior homes. We can combat this by being kind, showing kindness to essential workers.
January 4, 2022

Do You Have Family in a Nursing Home?

Terri L. Jones, a regular contributor to Seniors Guide, shares her family’s experience after moving ...

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Older Couple Holding Hands Photo By Petrkurgan Dreamstime. For article, 'Do You Have Family in a Nursing Home?' The responsibilities of caregiving continue