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While considering your senior living options also remember to review (or create) your power of attorney documents and healthcare directives.
If you have a loved one who requires care in a nursing home there are a number of things that you want to learn about now, rather than later, as it relates to nursing home billing and contracts. By understanding a few key points you could help prevent unwelcome, and potentially costly, surprises in the future.
Do you wonder whether staying in your home is best for the long term? If so, don’t miss this FREE online presentation covering the pros and cons of aging in place.
There is a new spin on one contract type that many CCRCs are introducing: a lifecare contract with equalized pricing
Life plan communities provide peace of mind for many older adults but choosing the right community the first time is an important decision. Learn what you need to ask.
Family members who are charged with senior home care often face mounting stress. Thanks to new technology, aging in place is becoming simpler and safer for seniors, and less stressful for their loved ones.
If you are a considering a continuing care retirement community (also known as a CCRC or life plan community), there are important tax benefits of CCRCs you may not be aware of.
There are numerous benefits when seniors and technology come together, but the learning curve of how to use the latest gadgets can sometimes be challenging. This article describes what many seniors are starting to learn and how it helps them.
Many falls are the result of poor balance, an ability which naturally declines as people age. However, recent research out of Australia shows that older adults can actually improve their sense of balance through regular exercise…
Generally speaking the refundable portion of the entry fee at a continuing care retirement community is not taxed as income when received by the resident or their heirs. But there are exceptions.
