How To Choose The Right Community

Senior Housing How-to Kits

Knowing all the steps from finding, analyzing the cost of, paying for, to moving into the right independent living, CCRC or assisted living isn’t easy—so that’s why we have created How-to Kits to help people...Read entire article »

How to Choose a Senior Care Facility

How to Choose a Senior Care Facility As a geriatric care manager, I frequently visit long-term care facilities. Because each facility offers a distinct setting and array of services, it is difficult to know which one is the best choice for...Read entire article »

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility What They Are Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care. With so...Read entire article »

Step 1 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Touring Checklist

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility Not sure what to look for when touring an assisted living facility? Wish you had someone to show you how? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to develop an easy-to-use checklist so you know what...Read entire article »

Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility Not sure what the true cost of an assisted living facility will be? Download Gilbert Guide's Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist so you can determine what your monthly expenses will be. The...Read entire article »

Step 2 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Before You Move Checklist

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility Are you wondering what factors to consider before moving to an assisted living facility?—or how to plan your move? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to get you all the information you need so you...Read entire article »

Step 3 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Moving Day Checklist

Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility Make your moving day hassle-free. Download Gilbert Guide’s Step 3 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility Checklist: Moving Day. The file is in a pdf format. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat...Read entire article »

Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do

Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do There are many accreditation agencies for long-term care facilities and services, but not all of them are created equal. Many charge the facilities and service providers a fee and require a self-evaluation form, but...Read entire article »

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