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Housing options for seniors have exploded in recent years, ranging from aging in place -- something most seniors say they prefer -- to new senior communities such as "greenhouse" nursing homes and elder villages. Knowing your way around the options, exploring senior housing in your area, and understanding why housing is such an emotionally charged issue for seniors will help you help them make the best decision.
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Choosing an assisted-living facility for someone with Alzheimer's can seem overwhelming. This checklist will help you ask the right questions.
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Choosing an assisted-living facility can seem overwhelming. This checklist will help you ask the right questions and compare different facilities.
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