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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

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CCRC vs. Life Care: Which Contract is Right for You?

CCRC vs. Life Care: Which Contract is Right for You? The burgeoning senior care market has introduced a slew of new concepts and terms that are easily confused. Many people believe, for example, that life care and continuing care communities are the same thing, a... Read entire article »

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One What They Are A CCRC, also referred to as a life-care community, combines residential accommodations with health services. The purpose of a CCRC is to allow residents to receive the appropriate care across a co... Read entire article »

What Happens When Needs Change While Living in a CCRC?

What Happens When Needs Change While Living in a CCRC? I recently wrote a post on aging in place that focused on staying in one's own home as long as possible. Aging in place isn't limited to deed holders and renters-residents in retirement communities want to age ... Read entire article »

Senior Housing & Senior Communities

Senior Housing & Senior Communities Senior housing, also known as senior communities, can cover a broad spectrum of services or housing possibilities. Although it is commonly believed that elder care only serves those who require skilled nursing ... Read entire article »

How to Talk to Parents about Long-Term Care

Life throws us many curveballs, and suddenly becoming the ” parent” to your parents is a major one—for both parties involved. When you believe a family member or other loved one is in need of... Read entire article »

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How to Choose the Right Community

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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... Read entire article »

CCRC vs. Life Care: Which Contract is Right for You?

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 your fa... 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... Read entire article »

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Understanding Contracts & Conflicts

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Using Mediation to Manage Conflict in Long Term Care Facilities

Using Mediation to Manage Conflict in Long Term Care Facilities Conflict in any location where human beings congregate is inevitable. We are all evolutionarily programmed to defend ourselves when threatened, and to protect ourselves if we believe we are being wronged, even ... Read entire article »