Author: Stephanie Landes
How to Pay for Assisted Living: 5 Ways You Haven’t Thought of
The most common ways people pay for assisted living are through their private funds, long-term care insurance, or by selling their home. However, there are other ways to fund senior living, including five options that you might not have thought about. At Heritage Communities, we want to be sure you are aware of all the...
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The Senior Living Conversation: How to Talk to Parents About Assisted Living
Any good conversation is as much about active listening as it is about talking. That’s a good thing to remember when having a senior living conversation with your parents. It can be an opportunity to share ideas, concerns, and helpful facts on how a lifestyle choice such as assisted living could open the door to...
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Home Care Vs. Assisted Living: What is the Best Choice?
At-home care options for seniors living at home, and signs that suggest assisted living might be the better choice. Everyone wants to live life on their own terms, and each has a desire for independence that never goes away, no matter our age. Yet there often comes a time when an older adult requires more assistance in order to stay safe and healthy.
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9 Benefits of Having a Pet for Seniors
If you’re a member of the 90.5 million families in the U.S. with a pet, you don’t have to be told what a difference they can make in your life. What would life be like without that cold nose waking you in the morning, or that soft fur rubbing against your ankles? Having a pet...
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Lifestyle Options in Senior Living Communities
Senior living communities today offer a range of senior living care options, and it’s important to have a good understanding of each so you can make a good decision of what works best for you, or for a loved one. Your need might be immediate, or you might be just beginning your research into what...
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Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
If the words “senior living communities” bring to mind a gloomy nursing home, you’re due for a change of perception—and some very good news! Today’s senior living communities are vibrant, comfortable, and inspiring settings where older adults can lead active and rewarding lives, free from everyday worries or responsibilities. Many factors have brought about these...
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Understanding the Expenses of Moving to a Senior Living Community
Learn about the expenses of moving to senior living and discover new opportunities and new freedom. It might be more affordable than you may think.
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Know Before You Go: Questions To Ask When You Tour a Senior Living Community
Questions to ask and what to look for when you tour a senior living community.
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What to Know Before Researching Senior Living Online
What to know before researching senior living communities online—decide what you want, start with location, review every part of a community website, use social media and check community reviews.
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Finding a Sense of Safety and Security in Senior Living
Today’s modern 55-plus communities are designed to help residents maintain wellness and wellbeing, offering important safety and security measures in senior living communities to put residents and their loved ones at ease.
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