Assisted Living
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Assisted Living
Talking to your parents about assisted living can be tough. The move to a senior living community is often viewed as a permanent blow to an elder’s independence, and many seniors stubbornly avoid discussing this topic because they’re afraid they’ll be forced out of their homes. Children and spouses tiptoe around the subject as well,…
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of Assisted Living
While moving a loved one to an assisted care residential community does require some adjustment and change, they can still retain a large amount of their independence that they enjoyed while living in their own home. If you have a loved one in fairly good health and they do not require extensive assistance with daily…
Read MoreFree and Discounted Products for Seniors and Caregivers
Finding affordable products and services is very helpful for seniors. Most live on a limited income such as Social Security benefits, a small retirement plan income, or another form of government assistance. Fortunately, there are many helpful resources, but they can be challenging to find. The local Area Agency on Aging (Tacoma office) (names of offices can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Cost of Assisted Living? (How to Afford Assisted Living)
It is not unlikely that someone in your family is going to need some form of assisted living in their golden years. Today, those aged 65 have a nearly 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care and about 20% of those 70% are predicted to need this care for longer than five years…
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