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How To Choose A Nursing Care or Rehab Facility
There are a lot of misconceptions about nursing care homes and rehab facilities. First off, these facilities are very, very expensive. If you choose one of a nursing home or rehab facility and it is not the right type of care, you will use up a lot of money. But, even...
How To Choose A Residential Assisted Living Facility
One type of Senior housing that does not get talked about as much as it should is residential assisted living. A residential assisted living facility is basically a house with a small group of Seniors living together that is staffed full-time by trained professionals....
How To Choose An Independent Living Facility
Independent care is the least restrictive type of Senior housing available. It is really important to pick the right type of place for you or for your parents because there are so many variables: amenities, services, costs, etc. Not considering all your options and...
How To Choose The Best Senior Apartment
Recently, there has been a lot of demand for affordable Senior housing. Some of the options include Senior apartments, townhouses, and garden homes. These types of housing are similar to age restricted communities but have fewer amenities. Unlike independent...
How To Find A Home Health Care Provider
What factors should you consider when looking to bring in medical or personal care to the home? Choosing the right agency or the right provider is critical. You need to choose a medical provider who has the ability to perform the necessary tasks and services— therapy,...
How To Find A Memory Care Facility
What can you do if your parent, or other Senior you care for, develops Alzheimer’s or other memory issues that make living at home on their own unsafe? What memory care options are available? The first option is a memory care facility, sometimes referred to as a...
How To Sell Your Home To An Investor
If you sell your house to an investor without thoroughly understanding the process, it can be a big-time disaster. It can cost you a lot of time. There are a lot of investors out there who will tell a homeowner that they will buy their house but then never close on...
Should You Rent A Room If You Are A Senior?
One question that we get asked a lot is, "Do you recommend Seniors renting out a room?" There are two ways to go about this. A Senior can rent out a room in their own house to someone else or, as a more affordable way to live, a Senior can rent out a room to live in...
Should You Move In With A Family Member?
One of the options available for a Senior who is no longer able, or no longer wants, to continue living in their home is moving in with a family member. This is definitely something that you want to talk through before making a decision because while it is a great...
Continuing Care Retirement Community Checklist
Where you live when you decide to retire is a major decision. It affects the last part of your life. It may be your last move. Families who do not do their research and pick a place at the last minute, are forced to choose what is leftover. Sometimes it is a good...
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