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Find out about 5 top assisted living facts most people don’t know about before you get blindsided by unmet needs, extra fees, or financial responsibility.

Assisted Living Facility

5 Assisted Living Facts You Might Not Know

5 must-know assisted living facts Choosing an assisted living community for your older adult is a big commitment. Out of...

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Assisted Living Facility

Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed

Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers....

3 reasons why you should stop feeling guilty about putting senior in assisted living

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About a Move to Assisted Living

You’ve made the difficult decision to move your older adult to assisted living Moving your older adult into assisted living...

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Medical Conditions

This Hospital Discharge Checklist Prepares Seniors for Successful Recovery

Preparing before leaving the hospital is essential for recovery After a hospitalization, older adults still need extra care in order...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse of Seniors with Dementia

When someone with dementia lives in a care community and gets injured, you don’t know if abuse or neglect was...

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Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

How Many Residents Per Nurse in a Nursing Home? Use This Simple Look-Up Tool

Get the facts on staffing levels in nursing homes Well-staffed nursing homes (also known as skilled nursing facilities) provide better...

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Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

3 Ways to Support Seniors During a Short Term Nursing Home Stay

Seniors need extra support during recovery After a hospital stay, seniors are often released to a skilled nursing facility (aka...

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Managing Your Senior’s Care: Check Up with Check-Ins

There are many people involved in your older adult's care: doctors, nurses, physical therapists, in-home caregivers, assisted living staff, family,...

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Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home Complaints? The Ombudsman Is on Your Side

Expert help for problems with a care facility Some assisted living communities and nursing homes provide wonderful care for their...