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Assisted Living Safety and the Peace of Mind It Brings
It can be hard to enjoy life when you’re worried about your or your loved one’s personal safety or well-being. That’s why so many older adults relish the reassurance of a vibrant assisted living atmosphere that is designed especially for comfort and convenience. You not only have the benefit of a helping hand when needed,...
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Money Matters: 5 More Options for Paying for Senior Care
While you can’t put a price on happiness, you will have a lot more reasons to smile if you’ve secured a way to fund senior care or secure a retirement lifestyle. It may not seem possible when you first start researching your options, but in reality, there are several strategies for paying for senior care...
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Assisted Living Decorating Ideas and Senior Living Furniture Tips
Decorating your new assisted living apartment can be a fun and inspiring activity that gives you the freedom to create a haven all your own. With a little planning and forethought, you can feel right at home right away, free from daily obligations and worries. At Heritage, we’re here to help, with a few assisted...
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Amenities Count: Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Senior Living Communities
Imagine finding an empty golden lamp while walking on the beach. You rub it, and sure enough, the genie pops out and says, “If you could fill your life with delight and convenience, what would you wish for?” That’s kind of how it is when considering your choice for senior living: you want to pick...
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The Senior Living Search: Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice
If you have never searched for a senior living community before, it might feel overwhelming. You know you should ask a lot of questions so you can make an informed choice, but where do you start? At Heritage Communities, we are here to help you with your senior living search because helping you find the...
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Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
With age comes change. Mom and Dad are less agile. They might misplace the car keys a bit more often or forget a name. That’s all normal and for the most part, expected as the years go by. But there are some signs to watch for that could indicate it might be time for senior...
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5 Tips to Help Decide if Group Homes Are the Senior Living Choice for You
If you’re considering a more supportive lifestyle for yourself or for a loved one, such as group homes, or communities with assisted living, you have most likely done some research.
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The Pros and Cons of Senior Living Group Homes
Senior living group homes, also known as adult family homes, board and care homes, or residential care homes, are one of the many living options for older adults who can no longer live on their own at home.
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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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