Assisted living is a senior residential setting with varied levels of services and housing configurations to address increasing care needs. Assisted living facilities are designed to provide residents with personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) so that they’re able to continue to live as independently as possible. Assisted living provides:
On senior living tours, guides often direct your attention to the shiny features they’re proudest of. These amenities may be great, but this checklist of essentials can clue you in to the subtler indicators of a quality community.
5 CommentsDifferences between assisted living and independent living include supportive and medical care, amenities, costs, and residential spaces.
9 CommentsWhat's a caregiver to do when their elderly parent refuses assisted living or nursing home care but isn’t safe at home? In some cases, guardianship may be an option.
59 CommentsMost seniors cover assisted living costs with savings, Social Security, retirement funds, and home equity. Some government programs and financial tools may help, too.
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