Assisted Living Facilities

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - My mother says she's lonely, and it's heartbreaking for me to hear her crying at night. What can I do to help her?

  My father died seven years ago, and for quite some...

• Blog Post - How can I deal with my mom's anger at me for urging her to move my dad to an Alzheimer's residence, where he fell in love with another woman?

  My mother, who took care of my father through the early...

• Blog Post - Lifestyles of the Rich and Retired

  As retirement housing options expand, cruise ships have joined luxury hotel chains in offering high-end retirement destinations.

• Blog Post - Does Older = Wiser?

  Help for caregivers who are having conflicts with elderly parents and other relatives.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Should I take my 80-something parents with me to check out assisted living facilities for them or go alone?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - Is there a program to help pay the cost of assisted living?

  Some state Medicaid programs help pay for residence in specially certified assisted living facilities.

• Question - How do I help my elderly mother deal with the loss of her pets?

  When someone moves into assisted living, does he have to give up his pets? If so, what should you do with his pets once he moves into assisted living?

• Question - What is the average cost of assisted living community fees in Westchester county in NY state?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I prescreen assisted-living facilities so I don't have to tour every one?

  When you're looking for assisted living, how do you narrow down the choices? Here are tips for screening assisted living facilities ahead of time.

• Question - Are nurse aides and healthcare technicians qualified to pass out medications at an assisted living facility?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Does divorce protect one spouse's assets from the long-term care costs of the other spouse?

  When funds and other property are jointly held, some people consider divorce, at least on paper, to protect some assets from long-term care costs.

• Question - Should I put my mom in a nursing home as her care has gotten too much for me?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Who is responsible for paying for my mother's care?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is a home given away more than five years before still considered the parent's asset?

  Long-term care facilities can't attach assets given to adult children but Medicaid may consider such assets in deciding eligibility.

• Question - How can I get over my anger towards my mother for not taking better care of my father?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - I don't think my 78-year-old mother has dementia, so why does she get sundown syndrome?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Can my mom try out an assisted-living home before she commits to it?

  Is it possible to try out assisted living before committing to it? Yes, some assisted living homes allow people to live there for a short time first.

• Question - How can I help my parents with dementia accept the care they need?

  Refusing help is common in parents with dementia. Get advice on dealing with parents with dementia who refuse help from assisted living staff.

• Question - Can I be held responsible for my mother's medical bills?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I help my mother with the stress of caring for my grandmother?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert