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What Is the Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living Communities?
In order to find the best senior living facility for an aging loved one, it’s important to understand what types of housing and care are available and how these options compare.
9 CommentsHow to Legally Force a Loved One to Move to a Senior Living Facility
What's a caregiver to do when their elderly parent refuses assisted living or nursing home care but is no longer safe living at home? If the senior in question is no longer competent, then guardianship may be a solution.
59 CommentsNeeds Assessment: The First Step When Moving to Senior Housing
Senior living communities conduct a needs assessment that measures potential residents’ physical and cognitive abilities to ensure that a senior’s needs match the services the community is able to provide.
0 CommentsReturning to Senior Housing After a Hospital Stay
A hospital stay can seriously affect a senior’s health and independence. Understanding the common issues that occur during care transitions will help you and your loved one know what to expect and ensure the discharge process goes as smoothly as possible.
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Senior Housing Questions
Is there a program for finding a caregiver other than a family member?
5 AnswersGardenArtist Answered Aug 6, 2022If your relative is in Assisted Living, what is a reasonable time for help?
16 AnswersMILHell Answered Jul 16, 2022How do you clean unsanitary communal washing machines? Share your tips!
15 AnswersDoug4321 Replied Jul 11, 2022What am I supposed to do with all my mom's stuff?
12 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jul 6, 2022
Senior Housing Discussions
Update: Towards my mothers situation.
7 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Feb 10, 2022Who has been surprised -- stunned, really -- at the high cost of elder care? Even if your loved ones saved $$ during their working years?
13 CommentsCountrymouse Commented Jan 28, 2022I took care of my mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s for 3 years. I wanted to keep her at home! She finally joined a healthcare facility.
5 CommentsTilmen Commented Nov 16, 2021Dumping patients at healthcare facilities
6 CommentsBeatty Commented Oct 21, 2021
Senior Housing Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Cognitive Decline
- Violent Behavior
- Aging in Place
- Dementia Behaviors
- Memory Loss
- Caregiving
- Mild Dementia
- Area Agency on Aging
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Cancer
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Adult Day Care
- Home Modification
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