As you or a parent ages, there is a lot of planning to do to ensure everything is taken care of for the future. It can get confusing and even be downright frustrating. That’s why we have created our Education Center.
Here we provide a series of articles that explain different terminology, how-to instructions, checklists, and other materials to help manage your journey.
5 Tips for Great Mental Health as You Age
It seems unfair that after decades of living life, with all the experience and wisdom gained, our bodies start giving us trouble and slowing us down. The physical process of…
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4 Simple Steps to Adjust to a New Senior Living Community
Family conversations about transitioning an aging parent into a senior living home are often emotionally charged for many different reasons. Moving is stressful for everyone, but this kind of move…
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Respite Stays: Options for Short Term Care
Countless families are currently caring for aging or ill loved ones in some capacity. While many seniors live in independent living or assisted senior communities, many others continue aging in…
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What is Secure Memory Care?
If your aging family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or other dementia related memory loss, you may be struggling to determine their best option for assisted living. Cognitive…
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How to Help Your Aging Loved Ones Avoid Dehydration
As people age, they become more susceptible to dehydration. We understand how worrisome it can be for those who have elderly loved ones, especially since symptoms in older people can…
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What is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care refers to any program that offers a range of care services to those who require assistance accomplishing everyday activities. These activities, known as activities of daily living (ADLs)…
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What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is a living situation created for those who are able to maintain much of their independence but still need some assistance with activities of daily living (also known…
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What is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
A skilled nursing facility—or “nursing home,” as they are sometimes referred to—is a community created for those who need regular medical attention as well as assistance completing the tasks of…
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What is a LTC Ombudsman?
A long-term care ombudsman—also known as a LTC ombudsman or nursing ombudsman—is an individual sent on behalf of the Administration of Aging (AoA) to serve as an advocate for those…
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Medicare and Medicaid
For those seeking long-term care options for themselves or their loved ones, one major question is likely coming up over and over again: How are we going to pay for…
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