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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 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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Lessons I Learned after My Father’s Death

Even after thirty years in the financial planning industry, I am constantly learning and gaining new professional experience. This time, however, the experience came from the recent, painful loss...Read entire article »

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What Is… an Assisted Living Facility?

Assisted living facilities are residences for seniors who require some care or help with the activities of daily living ( ADLs or IADLs). Some assisted living facilities have nurses on...Read entire article »

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What Is…a Board and Care Home?

Board and care homes are residences for seniors who require some care or help with the activities of daily living (ADLs or IADLs). They are smaller-scale assisted living facilities, usually...Read entire article »