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If you're caring for an older adult who's living at home alone, it's wise to have a way to check in daily, in case of a fall or other medical emergency that leaves the pers...
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Ninety-five percent of people 75 and older say they want to stay in their homes indefinitely. This desire for independence is perfectly natural, but for their children, it'...
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While the chaos of moving day may be thrilling for a young couple buying their first place, an older adult may feel sad or anxious as she says good-bye to the family home. ...
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You sit down with a handful of colorful brochures and a burst of optimism to have "the housing talk" with a relative or the person you're caring for -- to help her sort thr...
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According to AARP, nine out of ten Americans hope to live out their days in their own homes. But as they age, many are faced with a dilemma: They want to remain independent...
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The great majority of older adults say they'd prefer to live out their days in their own home. For many, this desire is so strong that they’ll insist on staying in th...
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Common problems when an older adult joins a continuing-care community
If you suspect or know of a problem with your friend or relative's care, the first thing you'll want...
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Caring.com advisory board member David Solie has made a career of helping seniors navigate their final years -- as a geriatric psychologist, CEO and medical director of a l...
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With continuing care, review the contract carefully
What it costs. Continuing care is an expensive option. Payment systems vary quite a bit from one continuing-care commu...
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The decision to move -- whether to an independent living community, assisted living community, or nursing home -- is only the beginning of what can be a long and challengin...
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Evaluating an older adult's living needs and abilities -- especially living arrangements -- is an ongoing process. And there's a range of options available to meet those sh...
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If you suspect or know of a problem with your loved one's care, the first thing you'll want to do is spend some extra time just listening to him and encouraging him to talk...
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If someone is over age 65 and requires only a short-term stay in a skilled nursing facility after a hospitalization, then Medicare should pick up the costs for the first 20...
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What is assisted living?
An assisted-living community provides communal living, often with planned activities, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, meals, exercise a...
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When choosing a continuing care retirement community or helping the person you're caring for find one:
Ask to see licensing reports. This will give you an idea of how any...
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Use these questions to help you hire the right estate liquidator.
Are you bonded and insured?
This should be a given for any legitimate liquidator.
How long have you bee...
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Assess the situation for independent living The great majority of older adults say they'd prefer to live out their days in their own home. The likelihood of making independ...
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What is a continuing care community, and who should move there?
How does a continuing care community work? Also known as a life-care community, a continuing-care community...
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One of the hardest things about moving from the family home to a retirement community is downsizing. Your parents may find themselves in a 600- or 700-square foot unit -- o...
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One of the hardest things about moving from the family home to a retirement community is downsizing. Your parents may find themselves in a 600- or 700-square foot unit -- o...
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Making and narrowing nursing home choices
Look into nonprofit nursing homes first
Make a list of the nursing homes you wish to consider, and look into the ownership of ea...
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Housing options for older adults who are still fairly independentEven if you haven't noticed that an older adult you're caring for is starting to have trouble living on his...
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A continuing-care retirement community is a good option for people who value security. Knowing that no matter how their health changes down the line, their needs will be me...
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Usually apartment or condominium complexes, these communities generally offer on-site amenities such as beauty salons, banks, fitness programs, and communal meals. They may...
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How to handle a common, nonthreatening nursing home problemIf you suspect or know of a problem with your family member or close friend's care, the first thing to do is spen...
