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Alzheimer’s Care Facility Explained

As Alzheimer's disease progresses to middle or later stages, it is often necessary to place the patient in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, preferably one that specializes in...Read entire article »

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Fall Prevention 101

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Anyone who owned a TV in the nineties remembers the elderly woman who fell and couldn’t reach the phone but needed to alert...Read entire article »

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When to Move: Transitioning from Home to Facility

When does homecare stop fitting the bill? This question is faced by many and here's the rub—many people are reticent to move out of their home. I have come across...Read entire article »

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Fund Unexpected Elder Care Costs with Your Personal Resources

When shifting circumstances bring unexpected elder care costs, they also bring the urgency of having to make short and long-term financial decisions. It is at this point that one...Read entire article »

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

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...Read entire article »