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So many times, at church or other places, I’ve heard someone say, "Hospice has been called in" when referring to a sick or elderly friend or family member. It sounds so ominous, like the final grains of sand are slipping through to the bottom of the hour glass. "Called in"…what does that even mean? What [...]

Today’s senior living communities offer more services and amenities than ever, with perks that range from the convenient (like on-site healthcare facilities, transportation, and home maintenance) to the luxurious (like on-site 5-star dining options and indoor pools). Yet despite the seeming allure of many senior living facilities, survey after survey reveals that today’s senior still [...]

Your local long-term care ombudsmen program advocates for people living in care facilities, offering residents a way to file a formal complaint against a facility and then working to resolve the grievance or regulatory violation. They also can provide you with information about any complaints lodged against the senior living communities you are considering.

Here are links to six articles from the past few years that we have found to be particularly helpful for those who are considering a CCRC.

If you are an adult child who wants to help your aging parent(s) find a senior living option that is closer to where you live, but you just don’t know where to begin the process, check out this week’s video blog post, “How Adult Children Can Help with Their Parents’ Retirement Community Search.”