February 9, 2023
Discover the Benefits of Residences Senior Living: Assisted or Independent Living?
Comparing the benefits of residences senior living and assisted living facilities, and answering some frequently asked questions.
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Connect to Your Local AdvisorWhat is Senior Living?
Senior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Independent Living
Independent Living (IL) refers to a community of senior adults 55+ living in a residence who are physically independent or need minimal care.
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Assisted Living
Similar to the lifestyle of Independent Living Communities, senior adults who qualify for Assisted Living (AL) live in apartments in a group setting and enjoy the freedom to socialize and participate in activities.
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Retirement Living
Retirement Communities are age-restricted (usually 55 and up) senior living options that are predominantly geared toward folks who are looking for an independent living type situation with a wide range of amenities among other similarly aged people, usually in a resort-style apartment community type setting.
Residential Care Home
A Residential Care Home, also known as a Board and Care Home, is a house in a residential neighborhood that has been licensed to provide supportive care for seniors who need to be in a small group living environment due to their level of care requirement.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) accommodate older adults in any stage of aging. CCRC adapts to the changing needs of the elderly, allowing seniors to live in one place without the need to move to places just to meet their needs.
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Luxury Senior Living
Luxury senior living communities offer high-end assisted living with a home-like comfort experience. These communities feature top-of-the-line technology with their amenities and health services.
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September 22, 2022
Things To Consider While Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
Tips for choosing an assisted living facility that best fits your loved ones needs without sacrificing safety, comfort and all-around well-being and happiness.
September 10, 2021
Questions To Ask When Touring a Senior Living Community
Looking for a senior living community that you can trust and feel comfortable placing your loved ones in can be difficult. How do you know whether the place you choose is the right one? This article will help with guide you toward the best questions to ask when touring different communities for yourself or your loved one.