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Alzheimer’s vs. Normal Aging

Is your loved one experiencing memory lapses or behavioral changes? Learn the key differences between Alzheimer’s and normal aging so you can recognize when it’s time to seek medical advice.

4 Practical Benefits of Having a Pet in Senior Living

Moving into a senior living community will be a big life change for your loved one. Having a pet in senior living will provide a sense of comfort and home.

6 Tips for an informative and positive LGBTQ+ Talk With Your Family

Here are 6 tips for facilitating the conversation around LGBTQ+ and how to create the space for discussion, learning and growth.

Understanding the Cost of Long-Term Care

Is your parent or other loved one in need of assistance or care? If so, your family may be researching the options available, including whether it would be better to remain at home or to move into an assisted living community. While there can be advantages for both, much will depend on the needs of

VA Aid and Attendance Benefit and How it Can Help Pay for Senior Living

If you or your loved one is considering senior living as the best answer to receive the assistance and care needed, you may be researching different financial options that could contribute to paying for the expenses. While families often assume that assisted living or home care services are paid for only with private funds, such

What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident is Like

If your loved one is living with dementia and currently is being cared for at home, you may be considering whether a memory care community might be the best choice to meet the higher level of care needed. Families are often unfamiliar with the many benefits but the following description of a typical day in

Know Before You Go: Questions to Ask When You Visit a Senior Living Community

Are you or a family member considering whether a senior living community might be the right answer to these questions? How can you help your parents avoid becoming socially isolated or lonely? Are there options that could improve your parents’ quality of life? Where can you turn if you can’t provide all the help needed