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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...Read entire article »

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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...Read entire article »

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How to Find & Hire a Private Caregiver

Hiring a caregiver to come into your home or to provide additional care in a facility can be nerve-wracking. How do you know who to trust? How do you...Read entire article »

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Tips for Adult Children on How to Deal with Senior Driving Issues

Driving safely requires a number of cognitive and physical skills. Even seniors who have impeccable driving records can encounter situations that lead to these skills being impaired. Read on...Read entire article »

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A Day in the Life of an Independent Living Resident: Part 1

I went on location this past weekend! I made my way north to one of California’s fastest growing cities, Folsom. (Yes, the town whose namesake prison solidified Johnny Cash’s rep...Read entire article »

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A Day in the Life of an Independent Living Resident: Part 2

(This is the second half in a two-part series. Read A Day in the Life of an Independent Living Resident:Part 1.)A weekend of senior living and hanging out with my...Read entire article »

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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...Read entire article »

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Hospital Suitcase

The transition of going from a senior care facility or the home to a hospital doesn’t need to be stressful. Download Gilbert Guide’s Hospital Suitcase for a list of all...Read entire article »

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Medication Tracker

Make sure all caregivers, physicians and pharmacists have the same patient information by keeping track of the medications you or a loved one takes. Download our easy-to-use Medication Tracker.   ...Read entire article »

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What Is…Independent Living?

Independent living communities, also known as senior housing and senior communities, are dwellings restricted to seniors, usually age 55 and older or 62 and older. Facilities do not include support...Read entire article »

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What Is…Congregate Care?

Congregate care is similar to independent living. Residents of congregate care live independently, for the most part. This type of housing environment usually offers at least one communal meal per...Read entire article »

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What Is…a Lifecare Community?

Lifecare community is another term for continuing care retirement community (CCRC)....Read entire article »

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What Is…a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

CCRCs are living communities for seniors. Most have three levels of residence: independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Each level of residence is tied to the level of care...Read entire article »