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If you’ve researched assisted living options, you know the national average cost of care, according to the latest Genworth Cost of Care Survey, is $4,051/month. Of course, this rate varies depending on the region, the size of the apartment, and the needed level of care. If you’re one of the thousands of retired veterans or …
If you’re a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, you’re probably aware that they experience anxiety and agitation more often and more easily than other people. Now combine that with Halloween, when strangers dressed up in costumes knock on your door asking for candy, and it’s possible to see how the …
Even if you can’t go to the gym, you can still improve your strength and mobility by doing bodyweight exercises. A bodyweight workout doesn’t use free weights, machines or any other type of equipment. You use your own bodyweight as resistance – which means you can do strength training exercises just about anywhere. Benefits of …
It’s a word that can carry a lot of weight and is a common fear of most everyone as they age: Alzheimer’s. But it’s important to recognize that there are many different stages people with dementia go through. One of the best ways to provide your loved one with a better quality of life is …
You may be familiar with assisted living – or this could be uncharted territory for you and your family. Either way, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are answers to some common questions we get about assisted living. What is assisted living? Assisted living is for people who need help on a daily …
More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder in which the brain’s nerve cells get entangled and wither away. It’s a term that most are familiar with, but even so, there are plenty of misconceptions about the disease. Here, we bust six common myths about Alzheimer’s and give you facts …
Deciding to make a lifestyle change can have a positive impact on not only your life. If you currently have a dog or cat for a roommate (or both), selecting a pet-friendly senior living community can open up an exciting new world for your furry companion too. New friends, playmates, and places to explore. But …
If given the choice, most seniors would rather live in their own homes for as long as possible. But what if you or your loved one starts to have trouble with the activities of daily living like cleaning, cooking, eating, getting dressed or remembering to take medication? To find the best assisted living community for …
When given the choice, most older Americans would prefer staying in their homes rather than moving to an assisted living community. Even if they start to need help with activities of daily living — cooking, cleaning, getting dressed, eating, medication reminders and more — they may still prefer hiring a home health care aide or …
Is there a “best” age to move into independent living? There’s no set formula to determine that, but before you decide you’re too young or too healthy, it’s important to understand what independent living is and how it could benefit you. What Independent Living Is – and Isn’t. A common misconception is that all senior …
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