Articles On:assisted living

May 24, 2023

Moving to Assisted Living with a Mobility Disability

Transitioning from a long-time home to assisted living or other retirement community can seem overwhelming, ...

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man in wheelchair at home, from Wave Break Media Ltd. Moving to assisted living or other retirement community can seem overwhelming for someone with a mobility disability. These tips can help.
February 15, 2023

Aging Parents of Adults with Disabilities

Most of us as parents watch our children leave the nest to live independent lives. ...

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Disabled man with family. By Oksana Amelia. When someone is unable to live independently, aging parents of adults with disabilities must often find living options and financial support.
December 28, 2022

Assisted Care or Nursing Care?

When an older adult needs help with aspects of daily life, it may be time ...

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Nurse with patient in an assisted living room. When an individual needs daily help, consider community options and ask what level of care is best: possibly assisted care or nursing care.
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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a senior man in a wheelchair, chopping celery in the kitchen. Image by Pojoslaw. For article on ADLs and IADLs.
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.
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.
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.
December 15, 2021

Senior Living for Parents: 10 Signs That It’s Time

For many adult children, the time will come when their aging parents can no longer ...

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It may be time for senior living for parents, at least this woman
December 9, 2021

7 Tips for Knowing If a Nursing Home Is Well-Staffed

Anyone researching nursing homes for themselves or a loved one should know if the nursing ...

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unhappy woman in nursing home Photo Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. For article on how to know if a nursing home is well-staffed