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Home Care Vs. Assisted Living: What is the Best Choice?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Know the Facts: What’s Included in the Average Cost of Senior Living Communities

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Amenities and services: what’s included in the cost of senior living is important to know before you choose a community. You might be surprised to discover the extensive list of advantages that are covered. At Heritage Communities, we want you to have the information you need.

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Help Deciding What’s Important for You in a Senior Living Community

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Defining the senior’s wants and needs in a senior living community is important in order to make the right choice. There are several factors to consider when determining just what you are looking for and what matters most to you.

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