If you’re a parent, you might read this with some anxiety. Your kids are grown and out of the house, and it’s time for you to move into an assisted living community. But there’s one problem: You need more money saved to pay for this move. And even though your kids want you to stay in…
Post-acute care and senior living are two terms that can seem interchangeable. In reality, however, these two options for aging family members are very different. If you or a loved one are considering these options for recovery after an illness or injury, it’s essential to understand the critical differences between post-acute care facilities and senior living…
The month of February may be the shortest in the calendar year, but there are still plenty of opportunities for exciting events to be held for the older population. Here, we have put together some great ideas for February activities for elders, and we cannot wait to share them with you! Importance of Staying Active…
It may take some time to become used to the price structure of a retirement community. Some communities use an “a la carte” pricing structure in which residents pay both rent and a fee for each service they use. In contrast, the monthly fee at certain all-inclusive retirement communities already includes a number of standard…
Like many others, you may be analyzing your daily/monthly expenses to find ways to save money and advance toward your goals. Some costs, like a mortgage or car payment, are likely to remain constant, but others can be more flexible. Your food budget is an example of a variable expense. Whether you now cook at…
Memory care is an important form of specialized senior living that focuses on providing tailored care and support to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment. In Florida, there are a variety of memory care communities that offer their services at different costs. Understanding how much memory care costs in Florida…
Do you find it difficult to make small talk with strangers? Is it difficult to maintain contact with dear old friends? Relax, for there is a simple solution. You just need a few solid conversation starters with the elderly to portray a sociable persona in Drakes Branch, FL senior living. Striking a Conversation in Old…
Are you ready to tour retirement communities in Florida Gardens, FL? If so, we recommend starting with a virtual tour. Virtual tours allow you to see what the community offers without traveling there in person. In this post, we’ll discuss how you can use virtual tours to find the right community for your loved one’s needs.…
The all-inclusive pricing model is the most standard in senior living, where a single monthly fee covers all services that residents require in retirement. Payment for rent, certain utilities, meals, and other services such as cleaning, laundry, personal care, recreational activities, transportation, and more are all rolled into one simple monthly fee. If you are…
Most people assume that they can only move to a retirement community when they are incapable of taking care of themselves. The truth is that most people choose to move when they are still young enough to enjoy activities and social life. The move to senior living communities can allow individuals to live independently and…