Assisted living facilities have gotten a bad reputation. Fortunately, government regulations, advances in technology, and a reinforced commitment to community members and their families, have considerably advanced safety standards and quality...

Assisted living communities often refer to “levels of care” when talking about the care needs of their residents. While these levels are important to understand how best to meet the needs of community members and their families, it can be...

Independence, the ability to age in place with the necessary care services, the cost savings compared to other care options, and the lively, active communities that are so different from traditional fears of nursing homes are all reasons why...

There’s no feeling like coming home after a long day. As seniors age, it becomes important to them that they have a home in which they can feel safe, relaxed, and secure. However, this can become a major sticking point that makes seniors...

We all know the horror stories about nursing homes—they are dreary and dull, and the people who live there are unhappy and lifeless. While a lot of that is just a bad rap, it’s true that nursing homes are very different from other kinds of...

The sudden need for an elderly family member to have assistance or be a part of a senior care community can be a big shock. Getting caught off guard with the sudden need to move your loved one to an assisted living community or nursing home can...

To match the rapidly growing senior population there are a large number of assisted living communities to accommodate elderly loved ones. While this is great for many reasons, one effect of having so many different communities to choose from...

Assisted living communities are not as well known as nursing homes or other senior living communities. One of the newer additions to long-term senior care, assisted living communities offer assistance to seniors who struggle with some aspects of...

Like many adult children, you want your loved ones to live a healthy and happy life. When they need advanced care, you're left with a tough decision. The idea of moving to an assisted living community is still uncharted territory for many,...