Assisted Living

11 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living

Class It's hard to know if and when an aging adult should move from home to assisted living. Use these tips to help decide if the time has arrived.

Assisted Living Care

Class Assisted Living: How to choose the right assisted living community for the person in your care

Assisted Living Checklist: What to Look for, What to Ask When Choosing a Community

Class What to look for, and what to ask, when considering an assisted living facility. Expert advice.

How Levels of Care Affect Assisted Living Cost

Class If you're shopping for assisted living, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the levels of care, as the monthly rate for assisted living will depend on the level of care that the resident requires.

Case Study: Alzheimer's and Assisted Living

Class The names in this case study have been changed to protect confidentiality. The facts come from an actual situation involving a move from home to memory care assisted living.

Assisted Living Regulations

Class Find out what regulations your state's assisted living facilities have to follow, who oversees them, and how to resolve problems.

How to Pay for Assisted Living

Class Worried about how you'll afford assisted living? Explore 8 creative options you may not have thought of yet.

Moving to Assisted Living: Your Packing Checklist

Class When your loved one moves to assisted living, this packing list will help you decide what to bring along, what to buy new, and what to leave behind.

Best Senior Living: Caring Stars of 2013

Class Find out which assisted living and Alzheimer's care communities are America's best in 2013 -- based on reviews from caregivers like you.

What You Can Expect From a Great Assisted Living Community

Class What can you expect from a great assisted living and/or a memory care community? A place that's affordable and safe, with excellent care, warm surroundings, and a friendly staff? Find out what top communities do to earn the highest reviews from the famil

Moving to Assisted Living: Help With First-Day Jitters

Class Moving into assisted living can be nerve racking. We asked experts, "What's one thing you could do to help reduce stress on moving day?" Here's what they said.

Separating Parents for Assisted Living: 6 Tips to Help Them Cope

Class It's heartbreaking, but common: One parent needs more care than the other can provide at home. If your parents must live separately because of assisted living, these 6 expert tips will help you cope with the transition.

Best Senior Living: Caring Stars 2014

Class Find out which assisted living and Alzheimer's care communities are America's best in 2014 -- based on reviews from caregivers like you.

Deciding on Assisted Living: Pros, Cons, and Costs

Class While aging in place is the first choice of the majority of older adults, it may not always be the best, safest, or most cost-effective option. Learn how you can evaluate assisted living and its pros, cons, and costs.

10 Signs It Might Be Time for Memory Care

Class Dementia and Alzheimer's come on gradually, and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss -- or misunderstand. Read these 10 signs to look out for when deciding whether it's time for memory care for a loved one