Articles About Independent Living Communities

1. How to Use Private Payment Sources to Help Pay for an Independent-Living Facility

   Article - From family payments to life insurance policies, you may have private payment sources that can help pay for an independent-living facility.

2. 8 Steps to Make Independent Living Work

   Article - Independent Living: Eight steps to help someone make independent living a reality.

3. How to Use Public Benefit Programs to Help Pay for an Independent-Living Facility

   Article - Independent-living facilities can be more affordable with the help of public benefit programs that help cover the facility cost or other care costs.

4. Activities of Daily Living: What Are ADLs and IADLs?

   Article - What are activities of daily living (ADLs)?

5. Independent Living Communities: Who They're For

   Article - Usually apartment or condominium complexes, these communities generally offer on-site amenities such as beauty salons, banks, fitness programs, and communal meals. They may even have a doctor who makes regular rounds.

6. How to Pay for an Independent-Living Facility

   Article - Independent-living facilities vary in size, amenities -- and cost. Explore different ways to help pay for an independent-living facility.

7. Caring Checklist: What to Ask When You Call a Taxi or Car Service

   Article - When choosing a taxi or car service, you need to know details, from basic costs to help for special needs. Keep track with this checklist.

8. Caring Checklist: What to Ask When You Call a Mass Transit Service

   Article - When choosing a mass transportation service, you need to know details, from basic costs to help for special needs. Keep track with this checklist.

9. Caring Checklist: What to Ask When You Call a Paratransit Service

   Article - When choosing a paratransit service, you need to know details, from basic costs to help for special needs. Keep track with this checklist.

10. Is a Home Share Right for the Person You're Caring For?

    Article - How to help someone determine whether sharing his home with a tenant who helps with housework (and cash flow) is the right housing alternative.

11. Use Visual Cues to Help Someone With Early Dementia Maintain Independence

    Article - In early mild-stage dementia, your loved one may need more time to perform basic tasks, like brushing teeth or dressing. Find out how to help.

12. Caring Checklist: What to Ask When You Call a Transport Service

    Article - When choosing a transportation service, you need to know details, from basic costs to help for special needs. Keep track with this checklist.

13. How to Find Free Transportation Services

    Article - Options for free transportation for those in need exist in most communities. Learn where to look for free transportation services in your community.

14. How to Find Low-Cost Transportation Services

    Article - Low-cost transportation services exist in most communities to help older adults who no longer drive. How to find these services, and what they offer.

15. How to Find Medium-Priced to Expensive Transportation Services

    Article - For older adults needing transport and flexibility, taxis and private-car services are useful options, though not inexpensive. Here's what to know.

16. How to Find Transportation Services for Every Budget

    Article - Losing the ability to drive is difficult and limiting for seniors. Find out about alternate transportation options for older adults who don't drive.