Senior Housing
If you’re like most seniors, at some point your needs will dictate the need to
make a fundamental change in how—and probably where—you live. It may be
that you merely want to simplify your life, and consider an independent living
facility. But you may also eventually need help at some level with your activities
of daily living, or perhaps even greater assistance.
Finding a Facility
To find the right living facility for yourself or a loved one, you need a good
understanding the available types. Learn about the referral services that that
can help locate a good match. Learn more.
Retirement Communities
Don’t confuse these with nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Retirement
communities offer independence and social connections for active senior
adults, in facilities that are much like apartment complexes or condos.
Learn more.
Assisted Living
These facilities offer a range of care for people who can’t live on their own in a
private residence, but who need less help than the 24-hour medical care usually
found in a nursing home. Learn more.
Alzheimers and Dementia Care
Nearly five million people in the United States are afflicted by Alzheimer’s, the
most common form of dementia. It takes a toll on caregivers as well. Get a an
overview an links to further reading. Learn more.
Continuing Care
These facilities offer you the peace of mind that your needs will be met for the
rest of your life. They include amenities geared to your lifestyle as your needs
change. Learn more.
Board and Care
These can range from small homes with a handful of residents all the way up to
small apartment-type buildings with as many as 100 residents. Some are like
and assisted living facilities on a smaller scale. Learn more.
Home Care
Home Care services provide generally non-medical help with the daily needs of
preparing meals, bathing and dressing and managing medications. They also
offer the intangible companionship, in a safe environment. Learn more.
Nursing Homes
Whether it’s recovery and rehabilitation from surgery or long term Alzheimer’s
care, nursing homes provide services for seniors with a wide variety of needs.
They help people live the fullest possible lives under a broad range of circumstances.
Learn more.
Living Abroad
The prospect of settling in a foreign country has great appeal for many seniors.
There can be advantages, but the drawbacks aren’t always given enough
attention. Learn more.
Reverse Mortgages
As a senior you may want to get money out of your home—especially if you’re
on a fixed income—without leaving your home. A reverse mortgage is a loan
you against your home that you don’t have to pay back for as long as you live
there. Learn more. |
