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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....

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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...

Tips and help for caregivers: How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility: Helpful Checklist and Tips

Assisted Living Facility / Housing Options Guide

How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility: Helpful Checklist and Tips

Choosing an assisted living community is challenging Moving your older adult to assisted living is a big challenge for many...

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 one of the hardest decisions of your life Moving your older adult into assisted living might be one...

Get an overview of senior housing options, who would benefit from each type, how they work, and the costs

Assisted Living Facility / Housing Options Guide

7 Senior Housing Options: Which One Works Best?

How to make sense of today’s senior housing options When it’s time to make a change in your older adult’s...

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Activities for Older Adults / Assisted Living Facility

10 Fun Things to Do with Someone in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living

Make your next visit a big success When your older adult lives in a nursing home or assisted living, visiting...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

Due to Covid-19, families may have a tough time keeping in touch and seniors may feel isolated or abandoned. This...

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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

What to Look for When Touring a Nursing Home

When you’re considering moving your older adult to a nursing home or assisted living, finding a place that fits their...

how many residents per nurse in a nursing home

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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